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East Ham 1947

[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.

NumberInformal or FormalArticleAdulteration or DeficiencyAction taken
4909FMilkAdded water 9%Vendor prosecuted
4943IAmmoniated Tincture of QuinineAmmonia deficient 70%Formal sample taken
4960FAmmoniated Tincture of QuinineDeficient in ammonia two-thirds of minimum quantityVendor cautioned
4969IPeppermint tabletsNo appreciable amount of oil of peppermintFormal sample taken. Vendor cautioned.
4983ICough SyrupMould growthsVendor cautioned
5059IMixed Herbs7.1% of sandFormal sample taken. Vendor cautioned
5086IDried Parsley6.2% of sandFormal sample taken. Vendor cautioned
5108IFish CakesDeficient in fish, 7%Formal sample taken. Vendor cautioned.
5111FDried ParsleyExcess quantity of sandVendor cautioned
5210ISalad DressingDid not comply with standardOld stock—withdrawn
5233IMargarineRancidRemainder of stock surrendered
5239IMelon and Ginger Jam2.1 grams of tin per poundRemainder of stock surrendered
5250FGin39° under proofVendor prosecuted
5318IMalt VinegarNot pure malt vinegarVendor cautioned
5323ILemon flavouringFlavouring very poorVendor cautioned
53381Powdered Salad DressingDid not comply with standardOld stock withdrawn