Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough.
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Sample No. | Article | Nature of adulteration and/or irregularity | Action taken |
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TT. 107 | Sardines in Pure Olive Oil | Contained lead, 9 parts per million, an excessive proportion. | The Importers were acquainted with the Analyst's findings and undertook to take up the matter through their suppliers with the Portuguese packers. A copy of the letter was sent to the Portuguese Trade Commissioner. |