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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

East Ham 1923

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

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Fish Paste 1
Flour 2
Pepper 1
Sugar 1
Rice 1
Adulterated Samples.
Milk 2
Cream 1
Margarine 1
Sponge Cakes 4
Green Peas 1
Milk and Cream Regulations.
The samples submitted coming within the purview of these
Regulations were free from preservatives.

Table: Milk & Cream not sold as Preserved Cream.

Milk & Cream not sold as Preserved Cream.

(a) Number of samples examined for the presence of a preservative.(b) Number in which preservative was reported to be present, and percentage of preservative found in each sample.
Milk242—
Cream4—

Table: Cream sold as Preserved Cream.

Cream sold as Preserved Cream.

Correct statement made1
Statement incorrect1
Total2
Percentage of preservative found in each sample.Percentage stated on statutory label.
0.320.40
0.500.40 (Vendor Cautioned)
Determination made of Milk Fat in Cream sold as Preserved Cream.
(1) above 35%2
(2) below 35%—
Total2