[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney] page 51

Stepney 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]

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Table: Of the samples analysed, 2 formal and 38 infernal were found to be unsatisfactory, as follows :-

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Of the samples analysed, 2 formal and 38 infernal were found to be unsatisfactory, as follows :-

Article	Formal or Informal	Nature of Irregularity	Remarks
Dried Apricots (9 samples)	Informal	Containedsulphur dioxide in amounts varying from 2050 to 3000 parts per million.	Released for reexport or for use in driedsalad mix.
Instant Coffee	Informal	Incorrectly labelled.	Packers agreed to amend labels.
"Jusoda" Fruit Drink	Informal	Odour of disinfectant.	Letter sent to manufacturers re plastic stoppers.
Lemon Pickle in Oil	Informal	Ingredients not stated on label.	Seller instructed to amend labelling.
Milk	Formal	Contained 2.3 per cent. extraneous water.	Cautionary letter sent.
Milk Bread	Informal	Contained no milk solids.	Manufacture discontinued.
Pork Sausages	Informal	26 per cent. deficient in meat.	Formal sample genuine.
Tea	Formal	Label not in accordance with Labelling of Food Order.	Legal proceedings. Absolute discharge on payment of £l.ls. costs.
Tea (3 samples)	Informal	Contained lead in amounts varying from 14 to 16 parts per million.	Released for blending so that resultant product is satisfactory.
Tea (12 samples)	Informal	Contained lead in amounts varying from 13 to 37 parts per million.	Sampled at Wharf, subsequently released for blending with other teas.
Tea (9 samples)	Informal	Contained lead in amounts varying from 18 to 44 parts per million.	Released for blending or for re-export.