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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
West Ham 1924
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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The Peppers and Ground Gingers were all genuine.
Of the Baking Powders, 3 were genuine and 1 (No. 309)
produced only a trace of carbon di-oxide gas, therefore was
practically useless as a Baking Powder.
The Self-Raising Flours were all genuine.
Of the Vinegars, 24 were unadulterated and 1 (No. 162)
diluted with 10 per cent, of water.
B.—Summary of action taken under the Milk and Cream
Regulations on the lines indicated in the Departments.
Circular Letter No. 162. dated 7.1.1921.
1. Milk: and Cream not sold as Preserved Cream:—
| (a) | (b) | |
|---|---|---|
| No. in which Preservative was reported to be present, and percentage of( Preservative found in each sample. | ||
| No. of Samples examined for the pretence of a Preservative. | ||
| Milk | Nil. | |
| Cream | 1 | |
| 2. Cream sold as Preserved Cream:— | ||
| (a) Instances in which samples have been submitted for Analysis to ascertain if the statements on the label as to preservatives were correct— | ||
| (i) Correct statements made | 6 | |
| (ii.) Statements incorrect | - | |
| 6 | ||