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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 Informal Samples.

Action Taken in regard to Informal Samples.

Sample NoArticleParticulars of Adulteration or InfringementAction taken.
64 YBoracic OintmentBoric Acid 27 per cent. excessiveFormal sample taken
61 YCream, tinnedMilk fat 23•9 per cent. only. (The label guaranteed that the cream was of the very highest quality)-
69 YFruit, tinned (Prunes)Tin 3•08 grs. per lb.Stock surrendered and destroyed
12 YPork and Beans with Tomato SauceThe sample contained no porkFormal sample taken
8 YMargarineGennine, but improperly labelledMatter taken up with wholesalers
9 YSild, tinnedTin, 3•57 grs. per lb.Stock surendered and destroyed
11 YDo.Tin, 4•27 grs. do.Do. do.
25 YDo.Do. do.Do. do.
63 YZinc OintmentZinc Oxide 28 per cent. deficientFormal sample taken
106 WDatesPotassium hydroxide and carbonate equivalent to 0.075 per cent, caustic potashImported Food—
107 WDo.Potassium hydroxide and carbonate equivalent to 0•047 per cent. caustic potashDo.
108 WDo.Potassium hydroxide and carbonate equivalent to 0•014 per cent. caustic potashDo.
155 YSweets, ClearmintsSulphur dioxide 780 parts per millionFormal sample taken
224 YDo.Sulphur dioxide 210 parts per millionDo. do.
17 AMilkContained a small proportion of added waterWarning letter
339 YMustard PicklesSulphur dioxide 44 parts per millionDo.
301 YWood VinegarInfested with vinegar eels and unfit for human consumptionMatter taken up with manufacturers
364 YWhisky0•1 per cent. excessive waterWarning letter