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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 1934

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]

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Table: The milk adulteration for the past ten years was as follows:—

The milk adulteration for the past ten years was as follows:—

YearNo. of samples examinedPercentage of adulteration
19344075.7
19333555.6
19323326.4
19313033.0
19302966.8
19292875.2
19283068.2
19272755.4
19263402.9
19253554.8
Average3265.4

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Condensed Milks.
Four samples of condensed milk were examined, all of
which were satisfactory.
Preservatives.
There were nine contraventions of the Preservatives
Regulations.
Other samples examined during the year were:—
23 Rag Flocks, four of which were unsatisfactory.
1 Plating Solution, "Lusilvia."
all for the Public Health Department.
Albekt E. Pakkes, F.I.C.
FOOD AND DRUGS.
Legal Proceedings, 1934.
Particulars of the legal proceedings taken during
the year in respect of foods and drugs, will be found
in the appendix, p. 125.
SAMPLES TAKEN INFORMALLY.
One hundred and eight samples were taken
informally during the year, 10 of which were found
lo be adulterated as follows:—