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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
Wandsworth 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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46 REPORT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH FOR 1964
| Case No. | Nature of Sample | Nature of Report |
|---|---|---|
| Informal 918 | Mixed fruit | Raisins present but not declared on label |
| 922 | Instant orange | Label misleading |
| 951 | Tinned carrots | Mould and particles of potato present |
| 971 | Bread | Contained oil and metal particles from machinery |
Complaint Samples
Case No. 245. Rice. Submitted on the complaint that it had an
objectionable odour. The complaint was considered justified.
Case No. 305. Chicken Broth. Submitted on the complaint that
it contained foreign matter. The complaint was considered
justified.
Case No. 307. Meat. Submitted on the complaint that it contained
foreign matter. The complaint was considered justified.
Case No. 367. Tinned Peas. Submitted on the complaint that it
contained foreign matter. The complaint was considered not
justified.
Case No. 376. Bread. Submitted on the complaint that it contained
foreign matter. The complaint was considered justified.
Case No. 431. Buttered Rolls. Submitted on the complaint that
they did not contain butter. The complaint was considered
justified.
Case No. 432. Butter. Submitted on the complaint that it was
not of the quality demanded. The complaint was considered
justified.
Case No. 461. Braised Kidneys. Submitted on the complaint that
it was not of the quality demanded. The complaint was considered
justified.
Case No. 483. Milk Bottle. Submitted on the complaint that it
contained foreign matter. The complaint was considered justified.
Case No. 565. Cream Sago Pudding. Submitted on the complaint
that it was sour. The complaint was considered justified.
Case No. 527. Bread. Submitted on the complaint that it contained
mould. The complaint was considered justified.
Case No. 594. Bread. Submitted on the complaint that it contained
foreign matter. The complaint was considered justified.