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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
Hammersmith 1906
Seventh annual report year ended 31st March 1907
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TINNED AND POTTED MEATS AND FISH.
In accordance with a special request of the Local Government
Board a number of samples of tinned meats and fish were obtained
from the local vendors.
In all, 82 samples were examined including, amongst others,
specimens of Brawn, Rabbit, Corned Beef, Ham and Tongue,
Boiled Mutton, Chicken and Ham, Potted Ham, Ox Tongue,
Veal and Ham. They were all examined for preservatives, colouring
matters, &c.
A preparation of Boric Acid was found to be the usual preservaive and this was detected and estimated in 39 samples. Results are given below : TABLE V.
| Samples. | Free from preservative. | Containing Boric Acid. |
|---|---|---|
| Brawn | 5 samples | 11 samples |
| Rabbit | 6 „ | - „ |
| Corned Beef | 6 „ | - „ |
| Roast „ | 4 „ | - „ |
| Potted ,, | 1 „ | 1 „ |
| Ham and „ | 1 „ | - „ |
| „ and Tongue | 1 „ | 5 „ |
| „ „ Chicken | 4 „ | 11 „ |
| Potted Ham | 1 „ | 1 „ |
| Veal and Ham | 1 „ | - „ |
| Boiled Mutton | 2 „ | - „ |
| Roast Mutton | 1 „ | - „ |
| Corned Mutton | 1 „ | - „ |
| Chicken and Tongue | - „ | 1 „ |
| Turkey and Tongue | - „ | 3 „ |
| Ox Tongue | 1 „ | 2 „ |
| Calves Tongues | — „ | 1 „ |
| Tongues | 1 „ | - „ |
| Potted Strasbourg | — „ | 1 „ |
| Tinned Salmon | 3 „ | - „ |
| „ Lobster | 2 „ | 1 „ |
| Salmon and Shrimp | ||
| Paste | 1 „ | - „ |
| Shrimp Paste | 1 „ | - „ |
| Bloater „ | - „ | 1 „ |