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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 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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ACTION TAKEN ON ADULTERATED SAMPLES,
OFFICIAL.
Margarine a
0.3# excessive water, subsequent samples proved satisfactory.
Milk.
0.2# deficient in non-fatty solids9 equivalent to the addition of
2.3# of water. Letter of caution sent; subsequent samples proved
satisfactory.
"
( 0.2$ deficient in non-fatty solids.
( 0.2# " " " " "
( equivalent to the addition of 2.3$ of water.
The retailer requested that samples be taken at his premises in
course of delivery from his wholesaler. The request was complied
with and the samples so taken proved satisfactory. Sixteen further
samples were taken from the retailer during the year and all proved
to be satisfactory.
Non-brewed Vinegar.
12.5% deficient in acetic acid.
Prosecution. Dismissed under the Probation of Offenders Act on
payment of £3.3s.Od. costs.
UNOFFICIAL.
Butter.
0.5% excessive water. Subsequent official sample proved satisfactory.
Salad Cream.
Contained 0.5# of insoluble siliceous matter. Investigated and no
further sample possible.
MEAT INSPECTION IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES.
(By Mr.H.E.Bywater, M.R.C.V.S., Veterinary Officer)
(Carcases inspected and rejected condemnation by a justice of the peace was not necessary.
| Horses | Goats | |
|---|---|---|
| Number killed | 13,718 | 3423 |
| Number Inspected | 13,718 | 3423 |
| All diseases except tuberculosis. | ||
| Whole carcases rejected | 6 | 44 |
| Tuberculosis only. | ||
| Whole carcases rejected | Nil | Nil |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was rejected | Nil | Nil |
NoB. No attempt has been made to give the actual percentage or figures of animals In which
rejection of small portions of the carcase or total or partial rejection of organs was
necessary, since this would give a totally Incorrect picture of the quality of the horse
flesh which was almost invariably of very good quality and free from serious disease conditions.
Many livers were rejected on account of parasitic Invasion - indeed it is more commonly met
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