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Marylebone 1921

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]

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Articles submitted for AnalysisState whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting unde direction of a Local Authority under Section 13 of Act, and, if so. the name of such Authority.Result of Analysis ; showing whether the sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and if Adulterated what were the nature and extent of the Adulteration.The sum paid in respect of the Analysis.Observations.
14 margarineFood Inspector, St. Marylebone Borough CouncilGenuine.13 were test samples. 14 contained 15 30 grains per lb. boric acid.
17 cocoaDo.Do.All were test samples.
2 jamDo.Do.Both were test samples.
21 coffeeDo.Do.20 were test samples.
1 coffee & chicoryDo.Do.This was a test sample.
10 pepperDo.Do.All were test samples.
10 mustardDo.Do.Nine were test samples.
3 malt vinegarDo.Do.
1 whiskeyDo.Do.This was a test sample.
18 roll and butterDo.Do.Seven were test samples.
18 roll and butterDo.Adulterated.Four were test samples as follows :—
No. 577 consisted of bread and margarine.No. 577.These four were test samples.
No. 580 do.No. 580.
No. 581 do.No. 581.
No. 583 do.No. 583.,
No. 590 consisted of roll and margarine.No. 590. Fined £2 and £2/2/- costs.
No. 591 do.No. 591. Fined £2 and £2/2/- costs.
No. 592 do.No. 592. Fined £2 and £2/2/- costs.
No. 593 do.No. 593. Fined £2 and £2/2/- costs.
No. 594 do.No. 594. Fined £2 and £2/2/- costs.
No. 595 consisted of a roll spread with a mixture which consisted of butter and margarine. Of the mixed fats, 74 per cent, was margarine.No. 595. Fined £5 and £2/2/- costs.
No. 598 consisted of roll and margarineNo. 598. Fined £2 and £2/2/- costs.
No. 599 do.No. 599. Fined £2 and £2/2/- costs.
No. 602 do.No. 602. Defendant absconded. Summons not served.
No. 603 do.No. 603. Fined £2 and £2/2/- costs.
No. 604 do.No. 604. Fined £2 and £2/2/- costs.
No. 605 do.No. t:05. Fined £2 and £2/2/- costs.
No. 617 do.No. 617. Fined £2 and £2/2/- costs
No. 619 do.No. 619. Fined £3 and 12/6 costs.
Total Number of Samplts analysed during the Qua rter 271
Number of Samples adulterated 20