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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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| No. | Date purchased | Sample | Infringement | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 920 | 18.8.58 | Dried Parsley | Infested with live insects | Remainder of stock destroyed |
| 921 | 18.8.58 | Luncheon Meat | Presence of sodium nitrite not declared on label | Letter to importer |
| 936 | 22.8.58 | Malted Milk Biscuits | Contained no milk fat and milk solids present were derived from skimmed milk | Letter to manufacturer |
| 942 | 25.8.58 | Lentil Soup with Smoked Ham | Absence of solid pieces of smoked ham | „ „ |
| 966 | 1.9.58 | Sterilised Milk | 5.3% deficient in milk fat | Letter to supplier |
| 968 | 1.9.58 | Milk Gums | Contained no milk fat and milk solids present were derived from skimmed milk | Letter to manufacturer |
| 10 | 22.9.58 | Butter | Contained 17.1% water instead of not more than 16% | Letter to supplier |
| 998 | 10.9.58 | Buttered Rolls | Fat used was mixture of butter and margarine in equal proportions | Letter to retailer |
| 88 | 15.10.58 | Plain Flour | Contained 45 milligrams Creta Praeparata per 100 gm. instead of not less than 235 milligrams | Letter to manufacturer |
| 113 | 27.10.58 | Luncheon Meat | Contained 63% meat instead of not less than 80% | „ „ |
| 116 | 27.10.58 | Margarine | Contained 550 international units of Vitamen A instead of not less than 760 | „ „ |
| 212 | 27.11.58 | Dripping | Contained 1.60% free fatty acids instead of not more than 1.5% | Remainder of stock withdrawn |
| 225 | 2.12.58 | Apricot Jam | Contained 28% fruit instead of not less than 40% | Letter to manufacturer |
| 232 | 2.12.58 | Bread (Enriched) | Description 'Enriched' unjustified | „ „ |
| 246 | 8.12.58 | Shredded Beef Suet | Contained 78.4% beef fat instead of not less than 83% | „ „ |
| 273 | 15.12.58 | Orange Squash | Contained 2 gallons instead of 2½ gallons orange juice per 10 gallons squash | „ „ |
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