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Poplar 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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| Sample. | Number examined, 1931. | Adulterated . | Action taken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Proceedings. | Letters of caution sent. | |||
| Brought forward | 687 | 42 | 5 | 18 |
| Camphorated Oil | 2 | - | — | — |
| Cream of Tartar | 2 | - | — | — |
| Ground Gentian | 2 | _ | — | — |
| Lime Juice Cordial | 2 | - | — | — |
| Lemon Squash | 2 | - | — | — |
| Lemonade | 1 | - | — | — |
| Lemonade Powder | 2 | - | — | — |
| Brandy | 2 | - | — | — |
| Gin | 3 | - | — | — |
| Whisky | 7 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Rum | 2 | - | — | — |
| Mincemeat, Fruit | 4 | - | — | — |
| Minced Meat | 21 | 7 | 21 | 1 |
| Sausage | 12 | 4 | 1† | 1 |
| Brawn | 1 | — | — | — |
| Fish Paste | 2 | — | — | — |
| Frying Oil | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bread | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bread and Butter | 4 | — | — | — |
| Cider | 2 | — | — | — |
| Ground Cinnamon | 2 | — | — | — |
| Orange and Quinine Wine | 2 | — | — | — |
| Cod Liver Oil | 2 | — | — | — |
| Powdered Liquorice | 2 ** | 1 | — | — |
| Egg Powder | 3 | 2 | — | — |
| White Precipitate Ointment | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| Zinc Ointment | 2 | — | — | _ |
| Carbolic Ointment | 3 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Salicylic Ointment | 2 | — | — | — |
| Liniment of Turpentine | 2 | — | — | — |
| Sultanas | 2 | — | — | — |
| Candied Peel | 2 | — | — | _ |
| Canned Fruits | 3 | — | — | — |
| Dried Herbs | 7 | — | — | — |
| Totals, 1931 | 801 | 61‡ | 9 | 21 |
| Totals, 1930 | ||||
*Proceedings taken against master and servant. For details of action taken
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† Proceedings withheld pending appeal in another case.
‡ Including 20 informal samples. § Including 13 informal samples.