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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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| Article Examined | No. of Samples | Purpose of Examination | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey | 1 | To ascertain composition | Satisfactory | Released |
| Jam, Apple | 1 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Jelly Crystals | 1 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| Jelly Crystals | 3 | „ „ | Failed to set | Warning to importers. Bulked for use by confectioners only |
| Luncheon Meat Roll, Canned | 1 | „ „ | Satisfactory | Released |
| Meat Balls, Canned | 1 | For presence of preservatives | „ | „ |
| Milk, Tinned | 2 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Mussels, Smoked in Olive Oil | 1 | To ascertain composition and presence of preservatives | „ | „ |
| Mustard, French | 1 | For presence of preservatives | „ | „ |
| German | 2 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| „ | 1 | „ „ | Benzoic Acid 180 parts per million not declared | Detained for correct labelling and released |
| Prunes, Yugoslavian | 1 | For presence of silecious matter | Satisfactory | Released |
| Raspberry Juice | 1 | For presence of preservatives | „ | „ |
| Raspberry Pulp | 1 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| Salami Sausage | 2 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| Sardines, Portuguese | 7 | For metallic contamination | „ | „ |
| Sausage, Fresh Loin | 1 | For presence of preservatives | „ | „ |
| Sausages, Canned S. African Pork | 1 | To ascertain composition | Meat content 77.5% as compared with minimum Pork content of 85% as stated on label | Released with warning to importers |