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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 1953
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1953
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PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1937/48. FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938.
| Sixty-one samples were taken during the year by the Wharves Inspectors. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article Examined | No. of Samples | Purpose of Examination | Result | Action |
| Almonds, Ground | 1 | To ascertain composition | Satisfactory | Released |
| Apricots, Dried | 1 | For presence of preservatives | „ | „ |
| Bacon Rinds, Fried | 1 | To ascertain condition | „ | „ |
| Cranberry Preserve | 1 | To ascertain composition | Soluble Solids 46% instead of not less than 65% | Importers warned. Labels amended |
| Crab, Canned Dressed | 1 | For presence of metals and preservatives | Satisfactory | Released |
| Cream, Dutch Sterilised | 1 | For fat content | „ | „ |
| Cream, Thick | 1 | „ „ | Butter Fat 21-75% as compared with 24% stated on label | Released with warning to importers |
| Cream, Tinned | 4 | „ „ | Satisfactory | Released |
| Frankfurts, Cocktail | 1 | To ascertain composition | Contained starch which was not stated on label | Letter to importers |
| Gelatine, Edible | 4 | For presence of Arsenic | Satisfactory | Released |
| Gherkins | 1 | For presence of preservatives | Sulphur Dioxide 28 parts per million | Released with warning to importers |