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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 1955

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

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Table: Action taken In regard to samples reported by the Public Analyst to be not genuine.

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

Sample No.ArticleResult of AnalysisAction
9Ground CinnamonContained approximately 1.0 per cent of ginger starchLetter of caution
17Baking Powder26.2 per cent deficient in available carbon dioxideLetter of caution
88Pea FlourInfested with weevilRemaining stock destroyed
96SconeContaminated with rat excrementLetter of caution
156Solution of Acetic AcidIncorrectly labelledLabelling of Food Order,1953, complied with by manufacturer after attention having been drawn to incorrect label
234Ice Cream10.0 per cent deficient In fatFormal sample
239Ice Cream2.0 per cent deficient In fatLetter of caution
241Spirit of Sal Volatile0.58 per cent deficient in free ammonia and O.36 per cent deficient In ammonia carbonateLetter of caution
297CakeFat in cream filling rancid - spots of green mould on cake portionLetter of caution
298French Liquor Flavoured ChocolatesIn moist condition -growth of green mouldPurchased from stall - unable to trace vendor