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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 1954

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

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Table: TABLE 9Action taken in regard to samples reported by the Public Analyst to be not genuine

TABLE 9

Action taken in regard to samples reported by the Public Analyst to be not genuine

Sample No.ArticleResult of AnalysisAction
53Diluted AceticIncorrectly labelledLetter of caution
69Garden Mint in VinegarGrowth of mould on surfaceSales withdrawn
128Butterscotch2.15 per cent deficient in butter-fatLetter of caution
130Haricot BeansInfested with weevilStock destroyed
152OrangesContained 10 parts per million of thioureaLetter of caution
186Shredded Suet1.0 per cent deficient in fatLetter of caution
206ThymeContained an excessive amount of sand, viz. 7.2 per centLetter of caution
216Meat PieInside of pie covered with growth of mouldRemaining stock surrendered
249Ice Cream2.0 per cent deficient in fatLetter of caution

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(e) Preservatives in Food
The routine practice under which all samples of milk, butter,
margarine and cheese submitted to the Public Analyst, are examined
for the presence of a preservative was continued throughout the year
and in no instance was a preservative found to be present.