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 West Ham]
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ICE LOLLIES
Thirteen informal samples were examined for metallic contamination and were
reported as satisfactory,
DRUGS
Seven informal samples were examined. There was no adulteration.
PRESERVATIVES
There were four contraventions of the Preservatives Regulations.
These were:-
Pour sausages which contained preservative the presence of which
was not declared, and one of which contained an excess of sulphur dioxide.
FERTILISERS & FEEDING STUFFS ACT
Twenty official Feeding Stuffs were examined four of which were unsatisfactory.
One official Fertiliser was examined and found to be unsatisfactory.
In addition to the above the following samples were also examined
FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
3 Waters.
1 Soap Powder.
1 Washing Powder.
2 Grits from Chimneys.
FOR THE BOROUGH ARCHITECT
1 Ground Water.
4 Soils.
FOR THE BOROUGH ENGINEER'S DEPARTMENT
1 Concrete.
7 Effluents.
6 samples for Flow Test.
Note:- The Chief Public Health Inspector's comments on sampling and adulteration of
foodstuffs is given on pages 20-23.
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