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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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| No. | Date Purchased | Sample | Infringement | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 773 | 23.8.61 | Lemonade— Double Strength | Label—"Double Strength" considered misleading | Letter to manufacturer |
| 781 | 30.8.61 | Orange Juice, canned | No label on can | Letter to retailer |
| 782 | 30.8.61 | Pineapple juice, canned | No label on can and analysis indicated 30% added water | Letter to retailer |
| 800 | 28.7.61 | Lime Juice Cordial | Contained only 12½% lime juice instead of 25% | Prosecution:— Fine £5.0.0. Costs: £3.3.0. |
| 809 | 7.9.61 | Tomato Juice, canned | Presence of added salt not declared on label | Letter to manufacturer |
| 820 | 14.9.61 | Lemon Juice | Sample had deteriorated and Vitamin C only one third of amount claimed | Remainder of stock destroyed |
| 825 | 18.9.61 | Non-brewed Condiment | Contained only 3·6% acetic acid instead of 4% | Letter to manufacturer |
| 834 | 21.9.61 | Jelly Tablets | Failed to set satisfactorily and did not comply with the Food Standards (Table Jellies) Order | Letter to manufacturer |
| 835 | 22.9.61 | Tomato Juice, canned | Presence of added salt not declared on label | Letter to manufacturer |
| 843 | 25.9.61 | Royal Dairy Cake | Made with cooking fat instead of butter | Letter to manufacturer |
| 881 | 23.10.61 | Non-brewed Condiment | Contained only 3·65% acetic acid instead of 4% | Letter to manufacturer |
| 950 | 20.11.61 | Dried Fruit Salad | Ingredients not correctly listed on label | Letter to manufacturer |
| 958 | 23.11.61 | Margarine | Contained only 380 international units of Vitamin A instead of 760 | Letter to manufacturer |