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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 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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| Article | Nature of Adulteration or Deficiency | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Cake | This article possessed an unpleasant malty smell and taste due to diastatic action | The bakers and their production research organisation have devised improved production methods to eliminate future contamination |
| Flu' Cure | The Public Analyst considered that this product was labelled in a misleading manner | This matter was taken up with the retailer/ manufacturer |
| Tinned Peaches | This article was described on the label as sliced peaches in heavy syrup. In the opinion of the Public Analyst the density of a heavy syrup should correspond to at least 19 degrees Brix whereas the syrup density of this article was only 11.7 degrees Brix | The packers have undertaken to improve the quality of this product |
| Cream Buns | This article contained imitation cream | Notice has now been exhibited by vendor regarding use of imitation cream in confectionery |
| Parrlsh's Food B.P. | Parrlsh's Food is no longer included in the British Pharmacopoeia and should not be described as "B.P." | The vendor has amended the label on this article |
| Pork Luncheon Meat (2) | The Analyst considers that a reasonable minimum meat content for pork luncheon meat is 90 per cent. whereas these samples contained less than 80 per cent. of meat | The importers have undertaken to improve the quality of this meat |
| Irish stew | This prepacked article was not labelled as required by the Labelling of Food Order, 1953 | The producers have now amended the label on this article |
| Calamine Ointment | Sample consisted of Compound Calamine Ointment B.P.C. | Vendor warned |
| Apricots in Rich Syrup | This article had a syrup density of only 12.4 degrees Brix whereas, in the opinion of the Analyst, syrup density of apricots packed in heavy or rich syrup should correspond to at least 21 degrees Brix. | The canners have undertaken to improve the quality of this product |
| Pineapple Chunks in 25% Sugar Syrup | The percentage of sugar in the syrup, as sold, was not more than 19 per cent. | The packers have amended the label on this article to indicate the strength of syrup to be found on opening the can |
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