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 Barking]
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Table No. 8
BEEF SAUSAGES MEAT CONTENT
No. of Samples | 50%-54% | 5556-59% | 60% Plus |
---|---|---|---|
13 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
PORK SAUSAGES MEAT CONTENT
No. of Samples | 56% | 65%-69% | 70%-74% | 75% Plus |
---|---|---|---|---|
15 | – | 8 | 1 | 6 |
Table No. 9 FOOD SAMPLES REPORTED NOT TO BE GENUINE
Sample No. | Food | Adulteration or Labelling Offence | Action Taken |
---|---|---|---|
5102 | Meat Patty | Too great a proportion of potato. | Manufacturer advised. |
5067 | Pork Sausage | Contained excess sulphur dioxide preservative. | Letter to mannufacturer. |
5178 | Hamburger | Low meat content | -do- |
5194 | Casserole Steak | Low meat content | Letters to retai ler and importer. |
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