London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Bermondsey 1960
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1960
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| Article Examined | No. of Samples | Purpose of Examination | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Mayonnaise | 1 | For presence of preservatives | Satisfactory | Released |
| Sausages in Brine | 1 | For preservatives & metallic contamination | „ | „ |
| Shrimps, Sliced | 1 | „ „ | Label incorrect | Released with warning to importers |
| Smoked Salmon Mayonnaise | 1 | For presence of preservatives | Satisfactory | Released |
| Sprats | 1 | For preservatives & metallic contamination | „ | „ |
| Strawberries, Canned | 2 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| Sultanas | 1 | To ascertain condition | „ | „ |
| Sweet & Sour Sauce | 1 | For presence of preservatives | „ | „ |
| Swiss Dessert | 1 | To ascertain composition | Ingredients not correctly stated on label | Released with warning to importers |
| Tea | 74 | For metallic contamination | Satisfactory | Released |
| „ | 4 | „ „ | Contained small amount of Lead | Released with warning to importers |
| „ | 2 | „ „ | Contained small quantity of metallic iron & acid-insoluble ash | „ |
| „ | 5 | „ „ | Excess iron contamination | Detained |
| Tea, Instant | 1 | „ „ | Satisfactory | Released |
| Veal & Pork Patties | 1 | For presence of preservatives | „ | „ |
| Vegetables with Chopped Beef | 1 | To ascertain composition | No statement of ingredients on label | Released with warning to importers |
| Vegetables in Wine Vinegar | 1 | „ „ | Satisfactory | Released |
| Zapichit | 1 | For presence of preservatives and to ascertain composition | Contained 45 parts per million Benzoic Acid | Released with warning to importers |