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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Poplar 1931

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]

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Table: September Quarter, 1931.

September Quarter, 1931.

Sample No.Article.Result of Analysis.Action taken.
A. 25 (Inf.)SagoTapioca suppliedFormal sample P. 162.
P. 162SagoTapioca suppliedLetter of caution.
G. 181Vinegar3.7 per cent, deficient in acidFurther sample taken— Genuine.
B. 29 (Inf.)SausageSulphur dioxide present 170 parts per millionFormal sample G. 189.
G. 189SausageSulphur dioxide present 180 parts per millionLetter of caution.
G. 203Milk23 per cent, deficient in fat ..Letter of caution.
B. 40 (Inf.)Strawberry JamSulphur dioxide present 55 parts per millionFormal sample G. 221.
G. 221Strawberry JamSulphur dioxide present 65 parts per millionLetter to vendor.
A. 32 (Inf.)Minced BeefSulphur dioxide present 130 parts per millionFormal sample taken— "Genuine."
P. 193Dripping1.5 per cent. waterLetter of caution.
G. 232Margarine16.2 per cent. waterNo action.
B. 52 (Inf.)Sweets0.27 per cent. TalcNo action.
A. 35 (Inf.)Baking Powder66 per cent. deficient in available gas. Contained Arsenic l-50th grn. per lb.
A. 36 (Inf.)Egg Powder55 per cent deficient in available gas. Contained Arsenic l-50th grn. per lb. Egg substance absent.
P. 218Baking Powder60 per cent. deficient in available gas. Contained Arsenic l-50th grn. per lb.See note * below.
G. 255Baking Powder46 per cent. deficient in available gas. Contained Arsenic l-50th grn. per lb.
P. 219Egg Powder50 per cent. deficient in available gas. Contained Arsenic l-50th grn. per lb.
G. 261Margarine17 percent. waterLetter to vendor and reported to Minister of Agriculture.

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Note.—The manufacturer was interviewed by the Medical Officer of Health and
the facts were reported to the Ministry of Health.