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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastry, Granulated | 1 | To ascertain composition | Contained only 3% fat | Released with warning to importer |
| Pork, Chopped | 2 | For presence of preservatives | Satisfactory | Released |
| Pork, Chopped (with Ham) | 1 | „ „ | Label incorrect | Released with warning to importer |
| „ „ „ | 1 | „ „ | Satisfactory | Released |
| Ravioli | 1 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Ravioli de Luxe | 1 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| Raspberries in Heavy Syrup | 1 | For preservatives and metallic contamination | „ | „ |
| Raspberry Pulp | 1 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| Rice, 5 minute | 1 | To ascertain condition | „ | „ |
| Salmon | 1 | For preservatives and metallic contamination | „ | „ |
| Sauce, Bolognese | 1 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| „ Curry | 1 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| „ Mushroom | 1 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| Sauce Tartare | 1 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| Sauce, White | 1 | „ „ | „ | „ |
| Strawberry Pulp | 1 | For preservatives and metallic contamination | „ | „ |
| Sugar | 3 | To ascertain chemical contamination | Found to be contaminated with Sodium Antimoniate | Detained |
| Tea | 26 | For metallic contamination | Satisfactory | Released |
| Tomato Powder | 1 | For presence of preservatives | „ | „ |
| Turkish Delight | 1 | To ascertain composition | „ | „ |
| Vanilla | 1 | To ascertain condition | „ | „ |
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