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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

Stepney 1956

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]

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Table: Of the 347 samples analysed 9 formal and 9 informal were found to be unsatisfactory, as follows:-

Of the 347 samples analysed 9 formal and 9 informal were found to be unsatisfactory, as follows:-

ArticleFormal or InformalNature of IrregularityRemarks
Milk.Informal2.3% added Water.Formal sample satisfactory.
Minced Meat.InformalContained Sulphur Dioxide (410 parts per million).Formal sample satisfactory.
Do.InformalContained Sulphur Dioxide (4000 parts per million).See following formal samples.
Do.FormalContained Sulphur Dioxide) (650 parts per million). )Fine £5:0:0.
Do.FormalContained Sulphur Dioxide (450 parts per million).Costs £3:7:0.
Do.FormalContained Sulphur Dioxide (100 parts per million).Fine £10:0:0. Costs £6;l6;0.
Do.FormalGontained Sulphur Dioxide (2500 parts per million).Fine £5:0:0. Costs £3:7:0.
Do.FormalContained Sulphur Dioxide (1100 parts per million).Fine £2:0:0. Costs £3:7:0.
Buttered Rolls.FormalFat consisted of MargarineCautionary letter sent.
Buttered Buns.FormalDo.Do.
Buttered Slices.FormalDo.Do.
Cake Mixture.Informal"Soapy" taste, due to acidity.Stock withdrawr from sale.
Margarine.InformalExcess of Vitamin A.Manufacturers advised.
Ground Ginger.InformalContained Lead (50 parts per million).See following sample.
Do.FormalContained Lead (60 parts per million).Fine £20:0:0. Costs £3:7:0.
Pork Sausages.InformalContained 46% Meat.Formal sample satisfactory.
Rollmops.InformalBottle not properly labelled.Formal sample unobtainable.
Split Peas in Stew.InformalContained red dye.Cautionary letter sent.