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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 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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Fruit.
| Tons. | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apricots | — | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Bananas | - | 6 | 3 | 20 |
| Chestnuts | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Grape Fruit | - | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Grapes | — | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Oranges | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Pears | 11 | 5 | 0 | 16 |
| Raisins | - | - | - | 11 |
| Tomatoes | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Walnuts | — | — | — | 5 |
| Beans | - | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Horseradish | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Spinach | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Canned goods | 7 | 13 | 1 | 4 |
| Jam | - | — | — | 24 |
| Sugar | - | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Assorted Meat and Fruit | - | — | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 33 | 0 | 3 | 21 |
On the 9th November I received information from the Ministry of Health
of a Conference held with a view to arrangements for dealing at the ports
with imported sardines containing lead. It appears that samples of imported
sardines had been found to contain lead in varying amounts up to 50 parts
per million and the question was what action should be taken. I reported to
the Ministry that our experience so far had been satisfactory, seven samples
having been taken since June and all were certified as free from lead.
On the 23rd February in response to an enquiry from the Ministry of
Health regarding Tinned Pilchards of Russian origin, samples of these were
examined and although the interior of the tins were discoloured the pilchards
could not be considered unsatisfactory.
Lead in
Sardines.
Tinned
Pilchards.