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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
Woolwich 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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TABLE No. 39—
| Sample No. | Article. | Formal or Informal. | Result of Analysis. | Result of Legal Proceedings or Other Action. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | Milk | Formal | 2.7 per cent. of added Water and 12.66 per cent. deficient in fat. | Summons withdrawn. |
| 93 | Milk | Formal | 8.58 per cent. of added Water and 17.33 per cent. deficient in fat. | Summons withdrawn. |
| 95 | Milk | Formal | 15.29 per cent. of added Water. | Summons withdrawn. |
| 174 | Milk | Formal | 4.07 per cent. of added Water. | No action. |
| 179 | Weak Tincture of Iodine. | Informal | 30 per cent. deficient in Alcohol. | — |
| 184 | Milk | Formal | 14.66 per cent. deficient in fat | No action. |
| 195 | Milk | Informal | 54.33 per cent. deficient in fat | — |
| 295 | Sausage Meat | Formal | 487 parts per million Sulphur Dioxide. | Dismissed on payment of £2 2s. 0d. costs. |
| 364 | Sausages | Formal | 411 parts per million Sulphur Dioxide. | Dismissed on payment of £2 2s. 0d. costs. |
| 389 | Sausages | Formal | 93 parts per million Sulphur Dioxide. | Vendor cautioned. |
| 388 | Sausage Patties | Formal | 77 parts per million Sulphur Dioxide. | Vendor cautioned. |
| *23 | Milk | Formal | 15 per cent. deficient in fat |
Chemical and Bacteriological Examination of Food.— In addition to the
bacteriological examination of milk already referred to a few other samples of
food were submitted for bacteriological examination during the year. The results
of the chemical examinations are found in Tables Nos. 37, 38 and 39.
Nutrition.— The dissemination of knowledge and instruction on matters
affecting nutrition is part of the Council's general scheme of Health Propaganda, q.v.
Other Legal Proceedings.— No legal proceedings other than those for adulteration
were taken in respect of infringements of various food laws.