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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 1962

Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1962

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Article ExaminedNo. of SamplesPurpose of ExaminationResultAction
Margarine2To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Marzipan3For presence of preservativesSatisfactoryReleased
Meat Balls, Canned1To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Melons, Fresh1For presence of preservativesSatisfactoryReleased
Melons in Syrup2To ascertain conditionCans corroded and excessive tin contentConsignment detained
Milk, Condensed1To ascertain conditionSatisfactoryReleased
Mushrooms, Canned3To ascertain condition and for preservativesSatisfactoryReleased
Mushrooms, Canned1To ascertain condition and for preservativesLabel did not state English name of commodity and ingredients were not listedReleased with warning to importer
Mushrooms, Dehydrated1To ascertain condition and for preservativesSatisfactoryReleased
Okra, Canned1To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Orange Juice1To ascertain condition and for preservativesSatisfactoryReleased
Orange Peel, Candied1For presence of preservativesSatisfactoryReleased
Pate de Foie1To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Peaches, Dried1For presence of preservativesSatisfactoryReleased
Pickles2For presence of preservativesLabel incorrectReleased with warning to importer
Peach Pie Filling1To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Pineapple Pie Filling1To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Pork & Tongue, Chopped1To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased