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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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| Article Examined | No. of Samples | Purpose of Examination | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Croquettes | 1 | To ascertain condition | Satisfactory | Released |
| Chocolate Eggs | 1 | ” ” | ” | ” |
| Cucumbers (Pickled) | 5 | For presence of preservatives | All samples contained excess Benzoic Acid | All consignments detained. |
| Curry Powder | 1 | For metallic contamination | Lead 40 parts per million | Consignment re-exported. |
| ” ” | 1 | ” ” | Lead 45 parts per million | ” |
| ” ” | 1 | ” ” | Lead 48 parts per million. | ” |
| ” ” | 1 | ” ” | Satisfactory | Released |
| Fruit Flavours | 1 | To ascertain composition | ” | ” |
| Gherkins (Pickled) | 1 | For presence of preservatives | ” | ” |
| ” ” | 1 | ” ” | Benzoic Acid 240 parts per million | Released after re-labelling |
| Granadilla Pulp .... | 3 | For metallic contamination | Satisfactory | Released |
| Herring Roes (Canned) | 1 | For preservatives and metallic contamination | ” | ” |
| Honey (‘Visroyal’) | 1 | For presence of preservatives | ” | Released with warning regarding labelling. |
| Java Crackers | 1 | To ascertain composition | ” | Released |
| Lollipops | 1 | For preservatives and metallic contamination | ” | ” |
| Margarine | 2 | For vitamin content and to ascertain condition | ” | ” |
| Mustard | 4 | For presence of preservatives | ” | All consignments released with warning regarding labelling |
| Paprika (Stuffed) | 1 | For preservatives and metallic contamination | ” | Released |
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