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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

Marylebone 1924

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]

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Articles submitted for Analysis.State whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under direction of a Local Authority, under Section 13 of Act, and, if so. the name of such Authority.Result of Analysis ; showing whether the sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and, if Adulterated, what were the nature and extent of the Adulteration.The sum paid in respect of the Analysis.Observations.
19 condensed milkFood Inspector, St. Marylebone Borough CouncilGenuine.All were test samples.
6 cheeseDo.Do.
2 sausagesDo.Do.
3 teaDo.Do.
5 preserving sugarDo.Do.
21 coffeeDo.. Do.
3 cocoaDo.Do.
3 olive oilDo.Do.
10 jamDo.Do.
2 soda waterDo.Do.
1 picklesDo.Do.
6 mustardDo.Do
2 liquorice powd'rDo.Do.
2 flowers of sulphurDo.Do.
3 lemonade powd'rDo.Do.
3 sulphur ointmentDo.Do.
2 boracic ointmentDo.Do.
2 zinc ointmentDo.Do.
1 beerPrivate SampleAdulterated.This sample is contaminated either with phenol alone or with something containing phenol, e.g., a disinfectant. The amount, however, is extremely minute and the source of contamination probably the stopper. No trace of arsenic was present.
Total Number of Samples analysed during the Quarter244
Number of Samples adulterated4
THIRD QUARTER ENDING 30th SEPTEMBER,
76 milkFood Inspector, St. Marylebone Borough CouncilGenuine.12/6 per sample.11 were test samples. No sample was fouud to contain either preservative or added colouring matter.
2 milkDo.Adulterated. No. 701 contains 10.6% added water.Proceedings not instituted on advice of Solicitor— 3rd sample broken in transit.
44 butterDo.No. 803 10% deficient in milk fat. Genuine.Costs £2 2s 0d. All were test samples. 2 contained no preservative, 43 contained boric acid in amounts which ranged from 9.6—27.0 grains boric acid per lb.