London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Dagenham 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]

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Adulterated Samples, etc.

Serial No.ArticleFormal or InformalNature of Adulteration or IrregularityObservations
43AEgg FlipInformal1 4% deficient in proof spirit.Further sample obtained.
44ACocktailInformal1 % deficient in proof spirit.Further sample was satisfactory.
45APatent GroatsInformalContained mass of insect web, a living maggot and four dead flour moths. "Out of condition".Manufacturerand vendor warned.
46AMilkInformalMilk had a slightly reddish colour and contained fragments of coloured metallic foil.Legal proceedings. Fine £5.
59ACreamInformalContained thin film of dried milk on inside of bottle.Vendors warned.
60AEgg FlipInformalContained 0.7% less proof spirit than the minimum 30% stated on label.Manufacturers warned.
61ABreadInformalHad an objectionable appearance due to the presence of foreign matter resembling a mass of worms. Consisted of discoloured dough. No insect material. Unsuitable for human consumption.Vendors warned.
63ABreadInformalHad brown markings on three of the slices due to the presence of burnt dough.Manufacturers informed.