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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
Stepney 1908
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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ADDITIONAL ANALYST'S REPORT.
During the year 1908, 126 Samples were examined in addition to those
examined under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.
They consisted of:—
For the Public Health Department—
1 Sample of Milk.
18 Samples of Butter.
6 Samples of Margarine.
31 Samples of Canned Goods.
1 Sample of Water.
1 Sample of Butter Colouring.
4 Samples of Dried Fruits.
1 Sample of Carbolic Powder.
1 Sulphur Candle.
1 Sample of Beer,
1 Sample of Tea.
For the Works Department—
15 Samples of Carbolic Fluid.
4 Samples of Carbolic Powder.
1 Sample of Sewer Deposit.
For the Electrical Department—
2 Samples of Lime.
For the General Public—
28 Samples of Milk.
3 Samples of Butter.
3 Samples of Rum.
1 Sample of Dessicated Fish.
1 Sample of Insect Powder.
2 Samples of Cheese.