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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 1925

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

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Table: The following Tables and Report from the Public Analyst, Mr. J. F. F. Rowland, give full information with regard to samples submitted to and examined by him :—

The following Tables and Report from the Public Analyst, Mr. J. F. F. Rowland, give full information with regard to samples submitted to and examined by him :—

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 Anal sis ; showing whether the sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and, if Adulterated, what were the nature and extent of the Adulteration.The sum paid 1in respect of the Analysis.Observations.
FIRST QUARTER ENDING 31st MARCH, 1925.
73 milkFood Inspector, St. Marylebone Borough CouncilGenuine.12/6 per sample.12 were test samples. All the samples were free from preservatives and contained no colouring matter.
6 condensed milkDo.Do.All were test samples.
52 butterDo.Do.44 were test samples. All the samples contained boric acid as a preservative in amounts ranging from 6 5 to 23.1 grains per lb.
4 margarineDo.Do.All were test samples. *
27 cheeseDo.Do.
26 coffeeDo.Do.
2 cocoaDo.Do.
6 pepperDo.Do.
5 mustardDo.Do.
1 mustard mixtureDo.Do.
6 teaDo.Do.
3 China teaDo.Do.
7 jamDo.Do.
5 marmaladeDo.Do.
2 granulated sugarDo.Do.
3 demarara sugarDo.Do.
4 whiskeyDo.Do.
2 riceDo.Do.
2 cornflourDo.Do.
2 custard powderDo.Do.
3 boraxDo.Do.
9 boracic ointmentDo.Do.
3 zinc ointmentDo.Do.
3 compound liquorice powderDo.Do.
8 creamDo.Do.One was a test sample.
No. Fat. Preservatives.
102 45.75% 4.5 grains boric acid per lb. Preserved.
Private Sample.132 Weighed ¼ oz. No preservatives present.
158 47"6% 4.0 grains boric acid per lb. Preserved.
168 48.0% 6.8 grains boric acid per lb. Preserved.
170 50.0% No preservatives present.
184 48.7% 6 45 grains boric acid per lb. Preserved.
208 54.2% 4.50 grains boric acid per lb. Preserved.
212 50.0% 4.9 grains boric acid per lb. Preserved.
Total number of Samples analysed during the Quarter264
Number of Samples adulteratedNil