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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 1958
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1958
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FOOD CONTROL PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1937/48. FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955. 116 samples were taken during the year by the Wharves Inspectors.
| Article Examined | No. of Samples | Purpose of Examination | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | 1 | For metallic contamination | Satisfactory | Released |
| Apple Juice | 1 | For presence of preservatives | „ | „ |
| Apricots, Dried | 14 | For presence of preservatives | „ | „ |
| „ „ | 8 | „ „ | Contained excess Sulphur Dioxide | Detained |
| „ „ | 1 | „ „ | „ „ | Released with warning. |
| „ „ | 1 | „ „ | „ „ | De-sulphured and released |
| Beans, Stringless | 1 | For preservatives and metallic contamination | Satisfactory | Released |
| Bouillon Texton | 2 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| Butter | 18 | To ascertain condition | „ | „ |
| „ | 2 | „ „ | Contained excess moisture | Detained |
| Cabbage, Stuffed | 2 | For presence of preservatives | Satisfactory | Released with warning regarding labelling |
| Caviar (Lumpfish) | 1 | „ „ | Contained 992 p.p.m. Benzoic Acid | Detained |
| Cheese Delites | 1 | To ascertain composition | Satisfactory | Released |
| Cheese Powder | 1 | To ascertain condition | „ | „ |
| Chocolates, Milk | 2 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| Cucumbers in Brine | 2 | For presence of preservatives | „ | „ |