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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The number of samples taken and the Public Analyst's findings
are set forth in the following table:—
TABLE 27
Number of Samples | Percentage of samples adulterated | ||
---|---|---|---|
Examined | Found adulterated or below standard | ||
Butter | 4 | — | — |
Cheese | 2 | — | — |
Cocoa | 2 | — | — |
Coffee | 6 | — | — |
Confectionery | 4 | — | — |
Jam | 4 | — | — |
Lard | 4 | — | — |
Margarine | 4 | — | — |
Milk | 132 | 1 | |
Sausage | 17 | I | 5.9 |
Vinegar | — | — | |
Wine and Spirits | 32 | — | — |
Drugs | 22 | — | — |
Other Articles | 91 | 1 | |
Total | 334 | 3 | 0.9 |
Details of samples adulterated or below standard are described
as follows, together with the resultant action:—
TABLE 28
Number | Informal or Formal | Article | Adulteration or Deficiency | Action taken |
---|---|---|---|---|
5467 | 1 | Liver Sausage | 21% deficient in meat. | Unable to obtain formal sample. Supply discontinued. |
5632 | F | Milk | 11% deficient in fat | Vendor prosecuted. |
5564 | 1 | Jam Roll | Excessive quantity of synthetic flavouring—bitter taste. | Vendor cautioned. |