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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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FOOD AND DRUGS. During the year 900 samples were submitted by the Food and Drugs Inspector. In 23 cases the analysis disclosed an infringement of the law.
| No. | Date purchased | Sample | Infringement | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 791 | 16.2.54 | Dripping | Contained 4.9% of Free Fatty Acid instead of not more than 1.5% | Letter to manufacturer |
| 874 | 15.3.54 | Pork Sausages | Meat content 50% instead of not less than 65% | Prosecution Fine £10 Costs £10 10s. |
| 879 | 16.3.54 | Pork Sausages | Meat content 46% instead of not less than 65% | Prosecution Fine £5 Costs £4 4s. |
| 899 | 19.3.54 | Pork Sausages | Meat content 60% instead of not less than 65% | Manufacturer warned |
| 949 | 6.4.54 | Milk | Contained 8.22% of Milk Solids other than Milk Fat instead of not less than 8.50% | Letter to supplier |
| 950 | 6.4.54 | Milk | Contained 8.27% of Milk Solids other than Milk Fat instead of not less than 8.50% | Letter to supplier |
| 951 | 6.4.54 | Milk | Contained 8.25% of Milk Solids other than Milk Fat instead of not less than 8.50% | Letter to supplier |
| 67 | 6.5.54 | Dripping | Contained 4.5% of Free Fatty Acid instead of not more than 1.5% | Letter to manufacturer |
| 137 | 24.5.54 | Non-brewed Condiment | Contained 2.1% of Acetic Acid instead of at least 4.0% | Prosecution Fine £4 Costs £3 3s. |
| 282 | 13.7.54 | Pork Sausages | Meat content 59.3% instead of not less than 65% | Letter to manufacturer |
| 373 | 6.8.54 | Non-brewed Condiment | Contained 3.1% of Acetic Acid instead of at least 4.0% | Prosecution Fine £2 Costs £2 2s. |
| 377 | 6.8.54 | Machineskimmed Condensed Milk, Sweetened | Equivalent pints 1.72 instead of 1.875 as stated on label | Letter to manufacturer |