Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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Details of samples adulterated or below standard are described as follows, together with the resultant action:—
Number | I or F | Article | Adulteration or Deficiency. | Action taken |
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4508 | I | Cake flour | Deficient in available CO2 | Withdrawn from sale. Vendor cautioned. |
4510 | I | Oats | Evidence of natural deterioration. | Vendor cautioned. |
4516 | F | Milk | Added water at least 3 parts per cent. | Vendor cautioned. |
4519 | I | Suet | Deficient in fat to extent of 6.9%. | Vendor cautioned. |
4662 | I | Savoury Meat Balls | Contained only 24% of meat. | Vendor cautioned. |
4826 | I | Egg Substitute Powder | Deficient in available CO2 to extent of 40%. | Vendor cautioned. |
4833 | I | Dried Milk | Unfit for human consumption. | Withdrawn from distribution. |
The wrappers of the undermentioned samples did not comply with the requirements of the Labelling of Food (No. 2) Order 1944 in that the appropriate designation of each ingredient was not stated:—
Number | I or F | Article | Action taken. |
---|---|---|---|
4505 | I | Yorkshire Pudding Mixture | Vendor cautioned. |
4508 | I | Cake flour | Vendor cautioned. |