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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 1960
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1960
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| Article Examined | No. of Samples | Purpose of Examination | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee, Instant | 1 | For preservatives & metallic contamination | Satisfactory | Released |
| Confectionery containing Brandy | 1 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Corned Beef Loaf | 1 | For preservatives & metallic contamination | „ | „ |
| Cranberries in Syrup | 1 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| Cream, Canned | 5 | For milk fat content, preservatives & metallic contamination | „ | „ |
| Cucumbers, Pickled | 2 | For presence of preservatives | „ | „ |
| Cucumber Slices | 1 | For presence of preservatives | Label incorrect | Released with warning to importers |
| Currants | 2 | To ascertain condition | Satisfactory | Released |
| Familia | 2 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Gherkins, Sweet | 1 | For presence of preservatives | Label incorrect | Released with warning to importers |
| Ham, Chopped | 1 | To ascertain composition and for preservatives | Contained 85% instead of 95% meat and also added cereal | Released with warning to importers |
| Honey | 1 | To ascertain condition | Satisfactory | Released |
| Ice Cream Powder | 1 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Lard | 1 | To ascertain condition | „ | „ |
| Luncheon Meat | 1 | For preservatives & metallic contamination | Presence of sodium nitrite not declared on label | Released with warning to importers |
| Marzipan | 1 | For presence of preservatives | Contained 75 parts per million benzoic acid | Released with warning to importers |