Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[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:—
TABLE 33.
Number | Informal or Formal | Article | Adulteration or Deficiency | Action taken |
---|---|---|---|---|
4909 | F | Milk | Added water 9% | Vendor prosecuted |
4943 | I | Ammoniated Tincture of Quinine | Ammonia deficient 70% | Formal sample taken |
4960 | F | Ammoniated Tincture of Quinine | Deficient in ammonia two-thirds of minimum quantity | Vendor cautioned |
4969 | I | Peppermint tablets | No appreciable amount of oil of peppermint | Formal sample taken. Vendor cautioned. |
4983 | I | Cough Syrup | Mould growths | Vendor cautioned |
5059 | I | Mixed Herbs | 7.1% of sand | Formal sample taken. Vendor cautioned |
5086 | I | Dried Parsley | 6.2% of sand | Formal sample taken. Vendor cautioned |
5108 | I | Fish Cakes | Deficient in fish, 7% | Formal sample taken. Vendor cautioned. |
5111 | F | Dried Parsley | Excess quantity of sand | Vendor cautioned |
5210 | I | Salad Dressing | Did not comply with standard | Old stock—withdrawn |
5233 | I | Margarine | Rancid | Remainder of stock surrendered |
5239 | I | Melon and Ginger Jam | 2.1 grams of tin per pound | Remainder of stock surrendered |
5250 | F | Gin | 39° under proof | Vendor prosecuted |
5318 | I | Malt Vinegar | Not pure malt vinegar | Vendor cautioned |
5323 | I | Lemon flavouring | Flavouring very poor | Vendor cautioned |
5338 | 1 | Powdered Salad Dressing | Did not comply with standard | Old stock withdrawn |