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 Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Particulars of samples containing preservatives :—
Butter containing boric acid | 0.4 per cent |
,, ,, ,, ,, | 0.5 ,, |
,, ,, ,, ,, | 0.3 ,, |
,, ,, ,, ,, | 0.5 ,, |
,, ,, ,, ,, | 0.3 ,, |
No. of samples of margarine obtained | 2 |
Genuine | 2 |
Containing boric acid | — |
Of the 31 samples of milk analysed none contained boric acid nor
other preservative.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
ALFRED J. FIELD, A.R.San.I.,
Sanitary Inspector, and Inspector under
the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts and
Inspector of Canal Boats.