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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 1957
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1957
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FOOD CONTROL
PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1937/48. FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955. Ninety samples were taken during the year by the Wharves Inspectors.
| Article Examined | No. of Samples | Purpose of Examination | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Shoots | 1 | For presence of preservatives. | Satisfactory | Released |
| Brisling (Canned) | 2 | For metallic contamination. | ” | ” |
| Butter | 19 | To ascertain condition. | ” | ” |
| Butter Flavour | 1 | To ascertain composition. | ” | ” |
| Cake Slabs | 1 | ” ” | ” | Released with warning regarding labelling. |
| Cheese (Processed) with Ham | 1 | To ascertain composition | Moisture content 60.15% instead of not more than 1 45% | Re-exported (Imported without Official Certificate) |
| Cheese (Smoked) | 1 | To ascertain condition | Satisfactory | Released |
| Cheese Wafers | 1 | To ascertain composition | ” | ” |
| Chemical (Unknown) | 1 | To ascertain composition (contaminating consignment of foodstuffs). | Chemical proved to be 'spent oxide'. | All contaminated foodstuffs detained. |
| Chewing Gum | 2 | To ascertain composition | Satisfactory | Released |
| Chicken Luncheon Meat | 1 | To ascertain composition and for preservatives | ” | ” |
| Chili Con Carne | 1 | To ascertain composition and for metallic contamination | ” | ” |