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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
Bethnal Green 1913
Report on the sanitary condition and vital statistics during the year 1913 together with the report of the Chief Sanitary Inspector
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in their opinion vinegar, whether "brewed" or artificial,
should contain the equivalent of 4 per cent. of acetic
acid. Thirty-four samples of vinegar were taken officially,
and of these nearly 60 per cent. were found to be
adulterated. A content of 4 per cent. of acetic acid being
taken as the standard on the strength of the expressed
opinion of the Local Government Board, legal proceedings
were taken, and by the pressure thus exerted on the
wholesale supply, in some cases directly, but mainly
through the retailer, much has been done to secure the
observance of the 4 per cent. standard.
Samples Taken on Delivery.
The undermentioned samples were taken on delivery
from wholesale firms delivering goods to retail tradesmen,
etc., throughout the Borough.
Article.
No. of Samples
Taken.
Genuine.
Adulterated.
Milk
Vinegar
51
3
45
—
6
3