London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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West Ham 1953

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

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Condensed Milk.
19 samples of Condensed Milk were examined, all informal. These consisted of 9 full
cream and 10 machine skimmed. The composition of all samples complied with the Regulations.
Dried Milk.
1 informal sample of Dried Milk was examined. This was satisfactory.
Drugs.
39 samples of Drugs were examined, all informal.
One sample was found to be adulterated.
Ice Cream.
23 informal samples of Ice Cream were examined.
All were satisfactory.
Ice Lollies.
15 informal samples of Ice Lollies were examined for metallic contamination. Metals
were absent In most cases but copper was found in four samples to the extent of 1 part per
million. This small amount was considered to be negligible.
Preservatives.
There was no contravention of the Preservatives Regulations.
Fertiliser's & Feeding Stuffs Act.
10 Fertilisers were examined, 5 of which were unsatisfactory.
4 Feeding Stuffs were examined, 2 of which were unsatisfactory.
Pharmacy & Poisons Act.
1 Disinfectant was examined. This complied with the Regulations.
In addition to the above, the following samples were also examined:-
For the Public Health Department.
Veal Jelly
Drinking Water
Dirty Milk Bottle
National Dried Milk
Pathological Specimens
Grit
Atmospheric Dust
For the Borough Architect
2 Priming Paints
2 Ground Waters
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