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Marylebone 1924

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

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Articles submitted for Analysis.State whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under 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 Adultereted, what were the nature and extent of the Adulteration.The sum paid in respect of the Analysis.Observations.
1 butterFood Inspector, St. Marylebone Borough CouncilAdulterated.This was a test sample.
No. 799 consisted of Margarine.All were test samples.
16 condensed milkDo.Genuine.2 were test samples.
5 creamDo.Genuine.
No.Fat.Preservatives.Remarks.
55229.7%.Nil.Tinned Cream.
55952.36%Nil.
56150.82%Nil.
56350.82%Nil.
74027.1%.Nil.Tinned Cream.
6 margarineDo.Genuine.A11 were test samples.
10 jamDo.Do.
3 preserving sugarDo.Do.
15 coffeeDo.Do.
7 cocoaDo.1)0.
5 Demarara sugarDo.Do.
11 lardDo.Do.
4 marmaladeDo.Do.
2 lemonade powd'rDo.Do.
19 cheeseDo.Do.
8 pepperDo.Do.
7 mustardDo.Do.
1 mustard mixtureDo.Do.
3 granulat'd sugarDo.Do.
3 teaDo.Do.
2 olive oilDo.Do.
6 zinc oitmentDo.Do.
3 boracic ointmentDo.Do
Total number of Samples analysed during the Quarter259
Number of Samples adulterated3
FOURTH QUARTER ENDING 31ST DECEMBER, 1924.
104 milkFood Inspector, St. Marylebone Borough CouncilGenuine.12/6 per sample13 were test samples. All the samples were free from artificial colouring materials and contained no preservatives.
3 milkDo.Adulterated.
No. 971. 40% deficient in milk fat.This was a test sample.
No. 982. 9.4% added water.Fined £1 1s. 0d. Costs £2 2s. 0d.
No. 999. 8.3% deficient in milk fat.Vendor cautioned vide Public Health Committee Minutes 5/12/24.
10 condensed milkDo.Genuine.
7 creamDo.Do.All were teBt samples.
No.Fat.Preservatives.Remarks.4 were test samples.
91650.7%67.5 grains boric acid per lb.Preserved.
96357.0%Nil.
96554.0%Nil.
101246.62%9.5 grains boric acid per lb.Do.
101948.2%6.4 Do.Do.
105850.75%6.7 Do.Do.
106048.6%4.6 Do.Do.