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Bethnal Green 1961

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

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TABLE 9Action taken in regard to sample reported by the Public Analyst to benot genuine.

Sample No.ArticleResult of AnalysisAction
6Minced BeefContained 1549 parts per million of sulphur dioxide preservativeFurther sample taken-genuine
40Non-Brewed Condiment10.0 per cent deficient in acetic acidFurther sample taken-genuine
58Minced BeefContained 300 parts per million of sulphur dioxide preservativeFurther sample taken -See No. 62
62Minced BeefContained 452 parts per million of sulphur dioxide preservativeVerbal caution
65Pastry MixContained a rancid fatFurther sample taken-See No. 71
71Pastry MixContained a rancid fatInsufficient for legal action
109ButterContained 0.2 per cent of water in excess of legal limitFurther sample taken-genuine