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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
Marylebone 1924
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]
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| Wet—Coal Fish | 2 boxes |
| Plaice | 2 boxes |
| Skate | 3 boxes |
| Roe | 4 boxes |
| Sprats | 2 barrels |
| Crabs | 1 barrel |
| Herrings | 6 stone |
| Dry—Kippers | 5 boxes |
| Fruit— | |
| Tomatoes | 10 boxes |
| Apples | 2 barrels |
| Strawberries | 10 baskets |
| Pears | 4 baskets |
| Grapes | 3 boxes |
| Vegetables— | |
| Carrots | 50 tons |
| Miscellaneous— | |
| Cream | 150 tins |
C.—SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
The total number of samples taken under these Acts was 1,106.
Of this number 16 were reported by the analyst as being below standard or
not of the nature, substance and quality demanded by the purchaser. This gives
a percentage of adulteration of 1.4 per cent., which is lower than the figure for
1923, when the percentage was 2.0.
The method adopted in connection with the taking of samples was similar to
that followed in previous years and described in former reports.
The majority were " formal " samples, and in carrying out the sampling
the inspector was almost invariably assisted by an agent.
The bulk of the samples taken were of milk and dairy produce. Reference
has already been made to the cases (4) in which prosecutions were instituted.
In addition to these there were 3 prosecutions in respect of selling margarine
as butter. Fines amounting to £19, and costs £9 10s., were imposed.
The following Tables and Report from the Public Analyst, Mr. J. F. F.
Rowland, give full information with regard to samples submitted to and examined
by him: