Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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In each case the statutory label stated that not more than 0.4
per cent. of boric acid was present.
(b) Determinations of milk fat in cream sold as preserved cream:—
Above 35 per cent. 20
Below 35 per cent 0
Total 20
(c) Instances where (apart from analysis) the requirements as to
labelling cr declarations of preserved cream had not been
observed:—
(For instances see body of report.)
Miscellaneous Samples.
Private Purchaser.—Only 1 sample consisting of a Cream of Tartar
substitute, was analysed for a private purchaser.
Borough Engineer.—The 1 sample of disinfectant powder was examined
for the Borough Engineer.
Public Health Department.—14 samples were analysed for the Public
Health Department consisting of:—
Egg Yolk 2, Dried Milk 2, Tinned Salmon 2, Tinned Cabbage 2, Butter 2,
Margarine 1, Lemonade 1, Acetic Acid 1, Butter and Margarine Mixture 1.