Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928.
The results of the analyses of 799 samples were reported to the Committee during the year:—
| Sample. | Number examined, 1933. | Adulterated. | Action taken. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Proceedings. (See page 43). | Letters of caution sent. | |||
| Milk | 382 | 15 | 7 | 7 |
| ,, Sterilised | 6 | - | - | - |
| ,, Condensed | 24 | - | - | - |
| Cream | 2 | - | - | - |
| Butter ,, | 48 | 3 | - | 2 |
| Margarine | 46 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Dripping | 12 | - | - | - |
| Lard | 8 | - | - | - |
| Shredded Suet | 10 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Mustard | 4 | - | - | - |
| Pepper | 7 | - | - | - |
| Malt Vinegar | 2 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Vinegar | 26 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sauce | 4 | - | - | - |
| Cocoa | 3 | - | - | - |
| Coffee | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sugars | 2 | - | - | - |
| Coffee and Chicory | 2 | - | - | - |
| Ground Rice | 4 | - | - | - |
| Rice | 4 | - | - | - |
| Pearl Barley | 8 | - | - | - |
| Sago | 2 | - | - | - |
| Pea Flour | - | - | - | |
| Flour | 2 | - | - | - |
| Ground Ginger | 2 | - | - | - |
| Baking Powder | 4 | - | - | - |
| Oatmeal | 2 | - | - | - |
| Cake | 6 | - | - | - |
| Carried forward | 626 | 23 | 8 | 13 |