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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 1960

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

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Table: TABLE 9 Action 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
49Pickled Red CabbageContained a slimy deposit of living bacteriaFurther sample taken-genuine
52Dried Broad BeansContained grubs and eggsRemaining stock destroyed
76Luncheon SausageContained 176 parts per million of sulphur dioxide preservativeFurther sample taken-see No.88
88Luncheon SausageContained 132 parts per million of sulphur dioxide preservativeFurther sample taken-genuine
102Mineral Water "TIZER"Contaminated with white spiritLetter of caution
121FaggotsContained 124 parts per million of sulphur dioxide preservativeFurther sample taken -see No. 125
125FaggotsContained 84 parts per million of sulphur dioxide preservativeVerbal caution
129Sweetened Pudding MixtureContained living larvae and portions of cocoonFurther sample taken -genuine
130Minced Beef (canned)Had a very objectionable smellFurther sample taken -genuine