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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 1954
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1954
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| Article Examined | No. of Samples | Purpose of Examination | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg, Frozen | 1 | To ascertain condition | Satisfactory | Released |
| Ham and Pork Liver Spread | 1 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Jam, Plum | 1 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| „ Raspberry | 1 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| „ Strawberry | 1 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| To ascertain condition | Lard | 1 | „ | Re-exported (Imported without Official Certificate) |
| Lard | 2 | „ „ | „ | Released |
| Margarine | 1 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Mayonnaise | 2 | For preservatives and metals | „ | „ |
| Mustard, French | 2 | For presence of preservatives | „ | „ |
| „ German | 2 | „ | „ | „ |
| Oranges, Spanish | 5 | „ | „ | „ |
| „ „ | 1 | „ „ | Thiourea found in rind and juice | Re-exported |
| Piccalilli | 1 | „ „ | Benzoic acid 350 parts per million, not declared. Maximum permitted —250 parts per million | Detained for correct labelling and released with warning to importers |
| Pickles, Mixed | 1 | „ „ | Benzoic acid 100 parts per million, not declared | Detained for correct labelling and released |
| Prunes | 3 | To ascertain condition | Satisfactory | Released |
| Powder-contaminated Butter Beans | To ascertain composition | Powder harmless | Butter Beans cleaned and released | |
| Rice | 2 | To ascertain condition | Satisfactory | „ |