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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 1961
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1961
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| Article Examined | No. of Samples | Purpose of Examination | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celery Creams (Biscuits) | 1 | To ascertain composition | Satisfactory | Released |
| Cheese | 1 | To ascertain condition | „ | „ |
| Chocolate | 2 | To ascertain condition | „ | „ |
| Coffee | 1 | For preservatives and metallic contamination | „ | „ |
| Confectionery | 3 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Corned Beef | 5 | For preservatives and metallic contamination | „ | „ |
| Cream, Canned | 2 | For milk fat content and metallic contamination | „ | „ |
| Cucumbers, Pickled | 1 | For presence of preservatives | „ | „ |
| Devonshire Roll | 2 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Eel in Dill Sauce | 1 | For presence of preservatives | „ | „ |
| Ghee Substitute | 1 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Hamburgers in Sauce | 1 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Honey | 1 | To ascertain condition | „ | „ |
| Honey, Pasteurised | 1 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| Honey Cakes | 1 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Jam | 13 | For presence of preservatives | „ | „ |
| Liver Puree | 1 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| Milk, Dried | 1 | To ascertain condition | Equivalent pints 3 1/8 instead of 3 1/3 as stated on label | Released with warning to importer |
| Milk Powder | 1 | „ „ | Satisfactory | Released |
| Mushrooms, Marinated | 1 | For presence of preservatives | Label incorrect | Released with warning to importer |