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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 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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TABLE No. 20.—
| Sample No. | Article. | Formal or Informal. | Result of Analysis. | Result of Legal Proceedings or other Action. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | Blackcurrant Jam | Informal | About 12 per cent. deficient in blackcurrants | — |
| 102 | Milk | Formal | Small proportion of added water | — |
| 112 | Milk | Formal | 1.8 per cent. added water | — |
| 116 | Jam | Formal | Excess sulphur dioxide (30 parts per million) | — |
| 136 | Butter | Informal | 3 per cent. excess water | — |
| 138 | Jam | Formal | 2.9 per cent. deficient in solids | — |
| 144 | Milk | Formal | 4 per cent. added water and 5 per cent. deficient in fat | Costs 21s. 0d. |
| 147 | Blackcurrant Jam | Informal | 10 per cent. deficient in blackcurrants | — |
| 152 | Sausage | Informal | Contained sulphur dioxide 190 parts per million | — |
| 154 | Blackcurrant Jam | Informal | 11 per cent. deficient in blackcurrants | — |
| 171 | Coffee and Chicory Essence | Informal | Deficient in coffee extract | — |
| 185 | Jam | Formal | 10 per cent. deficient in fruit content | — |
| 186 | Milk | Formal | 4 per cent. added water | Fined £5 and £3 3s. Costs. |
| 191 | Milk | Formal | 2 per cent. added water | — |
| 208 | Blackcurrant Jam | Formal | 3 per cent. deficient in blackcurrants | — |
| 210 | Blackcurrant Jam | Informal | 8 per cent. deficient in blackcurrants | — |
| 217 | Gin | Formal | Below standard 4.4 degrees | £3 3s. Costs. |
| 218 | Rum | Formal | 4.6 degrees below standard | £3 3s. Costs. |
| 284 | Malt Vinegar | Informal | An artificial vinegar | - |
| 285 | Nutmegs | Informal | Unsound | — |
| 301 | Dried Peaches | Informal | Consisted of dried apricots | — |
| 313 | Minced Meat | Formal | Contained .004 per cent. sulphur dioxide | — |
| 316 | Minced Meat | Formal | Contained .001 per cent. sulphur dioxide | - |