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Poplar 1937

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

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Table: The following unsound foodstuffs were released on condition that they were not used for human consumption:—

The following unsound foodstuffs were released on condition that they were not used for human consumption:—

1 435/496 qrs. WheatFor animal food.
361 qrs. Wheat..,, ,,
32 131/496 qrs. Wheat,, ,,
92 qrs. Wheat,, ,,
3 148/480 qrs. MaizeFor poultry food.
7 56-lb. boxes LardFor soap manufacture.
7 56-lb. boxes Lard,, ,,

Table: Released to other Authorities for purposes of Soap Manufacture and Grease making:—

Released to other Authorities for purposes of Soap Manufacture and Grease making:—

61 casks Tallow.45 casks Tallow.
135 drums ,,50 casks ,,
90 casks ,,68 casks ,,
50 casks ,,61 casks ,,
61 casks ,,23 casks ,,
100 casks ,,11 casks ,,

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Released to another Authority for purposes of Cattle Food:—
20 tons Peanuts and Dessicated Cocoanut damaged by fire and water.
Placed under stop pending receipt of Guarantee:—
50 casks Tallow.
Certain other foodstuffs were damaged aboard a vessel in collision
in the River Thames. Those foodstuffs condemned and destroyed are
shown in the list elsewhere under the heading "Condemned and
Destroyed." Small quantities of mixed foodstuffs ex the above vessel
are still on hand to be dealt with. These goods are at present placed
under stop.
The following were released for technical and other purposes:—
17 barrels Cream of Tartar For re-manufacture.
21 kegs Tartaric Acid For re-manufacture.
Released to other Authorities:—
20 cases Sardines For reconditioning.
9 cases Fruits For reconditioning.
40 drums Malt Extract To be dealt with under supervision of
another Authority.
4 cartons Cereals
6 chests Confectionery
2 cartons Crispbread
28 packages Vermicelli
5 cartons Vermicelli
20 casks Butter
28 boxes Margarine
1 case Ground Almonds
To be dealt with under supervision of
another Authority.
For soap manufacture.
To be dealt with under supervision of
another Authority.
6 cases
19 half-cases
2 part ½-cases
20 chests
2 tons
and
5 cwts.
Tea.
For chemical purposes.