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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
Croydon 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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| Art ic le | Nature of Adulterat ion or Defic iency | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Steak and Gravy (Ti nned) | The ingredients were specified on the label as beef, flour, edible fat, meat extract, onions, salt, spices, herbs and caramel. The flour and beef were not specified in the correct order of the proportion in which they were used as is required by the Labelling of Food Order. | The Manufacturer was commun icated wi th. He has sub-mi tted records f rom h i s own Analyst showing sat i sfactory samples taken from stock. |
| Strawberries in Syrup | Labelling not satisfactory in that the ingredients were not specified altogether in the order of the proportion in which they were used as is required by the Labelling of Food Order. The statement "Sucre" at the bottom of the label was not explicit and not readily understandable by the purchaser. | Importer undertook to have article rel abel 1 ed. |
| Suet, beef. Shredded | Contained 80.2% of beef fat instead of not less than 83%. | Vendor warned. |
| Tomato Juice (? Samples) | The tin had been dissolved from the inside surface of the unlacquered cans and its presence had imparted an objectionable metallic taste The articles were so unpalatable as to render them unfit for human consumption. | The whole stock from which these sampl es were taken was surrendered and dest royed. |