[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney] page 47

Stepney 1957

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]

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Table: Of the 402 samples analysed, 7 formal end 9 informal were found to be unsatisfactory, as follows:-

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Of the 402 samples analysed, 7 formal end 9 informal were found to be unsatisfactory, as follows:-

Article	Formal or Informal	Nature of Irregularity	Remarks
Olive Oil.	Informal	Contained 30 per cent Arachis Oil.	Vendor advised on correct labelling.
Non-brewed Condiment.	Informal	40 per cent deficient in Acetic Acid.	Taken up with Manufacturer.
do.	Formal	17.5 per cent deficient in Acetic Acid.	Absolute discharge on payment of £2. 2s. costs.
Chocolate Cream Eclairs.	Formal	Contained imitation cream.	Cautionary letter sent.
Double Cream.	Informal	28 per cent Fat. Incorrectly labelled.	Formal sample satisfactory.
Minced Meat.	Formal	Contained Sulphur Dioxide (1050 parts per million).	Fine £10. Os. Costs £3. 9s.
Buttered Slices.	Formal	Fat consisted of Margarine.	Cautionary letter sent.
Ground Almonds.	Informal	Contained 50 per cent Arachis Nuts and 10 per cent Soya Flour,	(See following sample).
do.	Formal	Contained 50 per cent Arachis Nuts and 10 per cent Soya Flour.	Fine £10. 0s. Costs £3. 7s.
Pork Sausages.	Informal	15 per cent deficient in meat.	Formal sample satisfactory.
Beef Sausages.	Formal	Contained undeclared Sulphur Dioxide (250 parts per million).	1 Cautionary letter sent to vendor.
(Contd.)