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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
City of London 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]
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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION REGARDING
| Serial No. | Article. | Whether Formal ' or Informal. | Nature of Adulteration or Irregularity. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Black Currant Jam | Informal | Excess Sulphur Dioxide, 35 parts per million. |
| 186 | Milk | Formal | Fat deficient, 9%. |
| 194 | Margarine | Informal | Not delivered to the purchaser in a properly printed wrapper. |
| 196. | Vinegar | Informal | Acetic Acid Vinegar, 100%. |
| 201 | Crushed Linseed | Informal | Linseed Oil deficient, 70%. |
| 211 | Chipolata Sausages | Informal | • Sulphur Dioxide preservative, 400 parts per million, without declaration. |
| 238 | Chipolata Sausages | Formal | Sulphur Dioxide preservative, 390 parts per million, without declaration. |
| 342 | • Canned Silver Herrings | Informal | Benzoic Acid, 195 parts per million. |
| 343 | Canned Sild | Informal | Tin, 4.7 grains per pound. |
| 357 | Sardines | Informal | Lead, 12 parts per million. |
| 421 | Butter (on bread) | Informal | Margarine, 100%. |
| 434 | Butter (with scone) | Informal | Margarine, 100%. |
| 437 | Sausages | Informal | Sulphur Dioxide preservative, 330 parts per million, without declaration. |
| 451 | Pork Sausages | Informal | Sulphur Dioxide preservative, 110 parts per million, without declaration. |
| 469 | Butter (with scone) | Formal | Margarine, 20%. |
| 492 | Pork Sausages | Informal | Sulphur Dioxide preservative, 170 parts per million, without declaration. |
| 508 | Pork Sausages | Formal | Sulphur Dioxide preservative, 240 parts per million, without declaration. |
| 539 | Chipolata Sausages | Informal | Sulphur Dioxide preservative, 360 parts per million, without declaration. |
| 598 | Whisky | Formal | Proof Spirit, 4 degrees deficient. |
| 606 | Boric Acid Eye Ointment | Informal | Boric Ointment, 100%. |
| 645 | Beef Sausages | Informal | Sulphur Dioxide preservative, 395 parts per million, without declaration. |
| 648 | Vinegar | Informal | Artificial Vinegar, 100%. |
| 660 | Beef Sausages | Formal | Sulphur Dioxide preservative, 420 parts per million, without declaration. |
| 736 | Margarine | Informal | Not delivered to the purchaser in a properly printed wrapper. |
| 784 | Milk | Formal | Fat deficient, 38%. |