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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 1955
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1955
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| Article Examined | No. of Samples | Purpose of Examination | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cream, Tinned | 1 | To ascertain condition | Satisfactory | Released |
| Cucumbers, Canned | 1 | For presence of preservatives | Benzoic Acid 260 parts per million | Released with warning to Importer |
| „ „ | 1 | „ „ | Benzoic Acid 730 parts per million | Re-exported |
| „ „ | 1 | „ „ | Satisfactory | Released |
| Cucumbers, Pickled Dill | 3 | „ „ | „ | „ „ |
| „ „ „ | 1 | „ „ | Benzoic Acid 700 parts per million | Detained |
| „ „ „ | 1 | „ „ | Benzoic Acid 550 parts per million | „ |
| „ „ „ | 1 | „ „ | Satisfactory | Released with warning regarding labelling |
| Currants, Greek | 1 | „ „ | „ | Released |
| Curry Powder | 1 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Egg Yolk, Glycinerated | 1 | To ascertain condition and for preservatives | „ | „ |
| Gherkins in Glass Jars | 1 | For presence of preservatives | „ | „ |
| Gherkins in Vinegar | 2 | For presence of preservatives | „ | „ |
| Jelly Crystals | 1 | For metallic contamination and to ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Lemons in Paper Wrappers | 1 | For presence of preservatives in wrapper | „ | „ |
| Lentil Flour | 2 | To ascertain condition | „ | „ |
| Luncheon Meat | 2 | To ascertain composition and for metallic contamination | „ | „ |