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Bethnal Green 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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SAMPLES TAKEN INFORMALLY. One hundred and eight samples were taken informally during the year, 10 of which were found to be adulterated as follows:—
| Article | No. of Sample | Offence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspirin Tablets | 133 | 5% deficient in aspirin. |
| Ale | 207 | 76 parts per million Sulphur Dioxide |
| Minced Beef | 251 | 198 „ ,, ,, ,, ,, |
| do. | 253 | 55 „ ,, ,, ,, ,, |
| Table Jelly | 274 | 261 „ ,, ,, ,, ,, |
| Minced Meat | 441 | 150 „ ,, ,, ,, ,, |
| Aspirin Tablets | 551 | 5.8% Talc |
| Table Vinegar | 605 | 32.5% deficient in Acetic Acid |
| do. | 623 | 32% „ „ „ „ |
| Meat | 613 | 264 parts per million Sulphur Dioxide |
The genuine samples are indicated in the table on
page 98.
PUBLIC HEALTH (PRESERVATIVES, &c., IN
FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1925 to 1927.
Three formal and 6 informal samples taken under
these Regulations were found to contain preservatives,
to wit, sulphur dioxide, in parts per million, as follow:
Minced Meat 55 Jam 50
„ 150 „ 45
„ 198 Ale 76
„ 264
Table Jelly 261
„ „ 275
PUBLIC HEALTH (CONDENSED MILK)
REGULATIONS, 1923.
Two formal and four informal samples of condensed
milk were taken, and were found to comply with the
Regulations.
PUBLIC HEALTH (DRIED MILK)
REGULATIONS, 1923.
Five samples of dried milk were taken during the
year, and were found to comply with the Regulations.