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East Ham 1946

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]

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Details of samples adulterated or below standard are described as follows, together with the resultant action:—

NumberI or FArticleAdulteration or Deficiency.Action taken
4508ICake flourDeficient in available CO2Withdrawn from sale. Vendor cautioned.
4510IOatsEvidence of natural deterioration.Vendor cautioned.
4516FMilkAdded water at least 3 parts per cent.Vendor cautioned.
4519ISuetDeficient in fat to extent of 6.9%.Vendor cautioned.
4662ISavoury Meat BallsContained only 24% of meat.Vendor cautioned.
4826IEgg Substitute PowderDeficient in available CO2 to extent of 40%.Vendor cautioned.
4833IDried MilkUnfit for human consumption.Withdrawn from distribution.

The wrappers of the undermentioned samples did not comply with the requirements of the Labelling of Food (No. 2) Order 1944 in that the appropriate designation of each ingredient was not stated:—

NumberI or FArticleAction taken.
4505IYorkshire Pudding MixtureVendor cautioned.
4508ICake flourVendor cautioned.