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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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FOOD AND DRUGS During the year 579 samples were submitted by the Food and Drugs Inspector. In 22 cases the analysis disclosed an infringement of the law.
| No. | Date Purchased | Sample | Infringement | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 4.1.62 | Whole Lemon Drink | Contained 10 per cent of lemon juice instead of at least 25 per cent | Letter to manufacturer |
| 44 | 15.1.62 | Casserole meat | Contained only 61 per cent meat | Letter to manufacturer |
| 45 | 16.1.62 | Pork | Presence of 330 parts per million Sulphur Dioxide not declared | Letter to manufacturer |
| 54 | 17.1.62 | Sausages Dried Fruit Salad | The ingredients were not listed on the label in order of proportions present as required by the Labelling of Food Order | Letter to manufacturer |
| 67 | 24.1.62 | Pork Sausages | Contained only 60 per cent meat instead of not less than 65 percent | Letter to manufacturer |
| 69 | 25.1.62 | Casserole Meat | Contained only 63 per cent meat instead of 65 per cent as stated on label | Letter to manufacturer |
| 92 | 31.1.62 | Dried Fruit Salad | The ingredients were not listed on the label in order of proportions present as required by the Labelling of Food Order | Letter to manufacturer |
| 119 | 15.2.62 | Rose Hip Syrup | Sample contained Sulphur Dioxide and artificial colouring matter, the presence of which were not declared on the label | Letter to manufacturer |
| 141 | 27.2.62 | Cochineal Colouring | Contained an artificial coaltar dye (Amaranth) in addition to Cochineal, and the label failed to conform to the Colouring Matter in Food Regulations | Letter to manufacturer |
| 166 | 5.3.62 | Ground Nutmeg | Sample was mouldy and unfit for human consumption | Remainder of stock destroyed |
| 459 | 17.4.62 | White Wine | Contained 27 per cent of Proof Spirit. The label claimed not less than 28.5 per cent Proof spirit. | Letter to manufacturer |
| 465 | 1.5.62 | Instant Coffee | Contained 750 parts per million Sulphur Dioxide | Letter to manufacturer |
| 472 | 7.5.62 | Condensed Milk | Sample was stale, discoloured and unfit for use | Remainder of stock destroyed |
| 482 | 10.5.62 | Orange Drink | Contained only 10 per cent of orange juice instead of at least 25 per cent fruit juice | Letter to manufacturer |
| 521 | 29.5.62 | Chop Sauce | Contained two permitted dyes but label on bottle guaranteed sauce free from all artificial colouring | Letter to manufacturer |
| 522 | 30.5.62 | Milk (Hot) | Contained Fat 2.38 per cent and Solids-not-fat 5.86 per cent corresponding to the presence of 31 per cent added water | Prosecution:— Fine 10s. 0d. Costs £3 3 0 |