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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

Deptford 1937

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford Borough]

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Table: Action Taken in regard to Formal Samples Purchased under the food and drugs (adulteration) act during the Year 1937—continued.

Action Taken in regard to Formal Samples Purchased under the food and drugs (adulteration) act during the Year 1937—continued.

164 YSausage BeefSulphur Dioxide 150 parts per million„
165 YSausage PorkSulphur Dioxide 60 parts per million„
157 YSweets Clear MintsSulphur Dioxide 780 parts per million500770Conviction obtained against wholesaler. Summons against retailer dismissed under Probation of Offenders Act on payment of £3 3s. costs
182 YSweets Glacier MintsSulphur Dioxide 230 parts per millionWarning letter
147YVinegarAcetic Acid 3•4 grammes per 100 cubic centimetres corresponding to a deficiency of 15 per cent.100500Summons against servant withdrawn
234 YMilk1 per cent. added waterWarning letter
8 GDo.1 per cent. do.
366 YGin1•8 per cent. excessive water"