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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 1963

Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1963

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Article ExaminedNo. of SamplesPurpose of ExaminationResultAction
Groundnuts1To ascertain conditionSatisfactoryReleased
Ham, Chopped1For presence of preservativesSatisfactoryReleased
Ice Cream Powder1To ascertain compositionLabel incorrectReleased with warning
Jam4To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Java Crackers1To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Lard2To ascertain conditionSatisfactoryReleased
Luncheon Meat2For presence of preservativesSatisfactoryReleased
Macaroni1To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Margarine1To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Meat Balls1To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Melon1For presence of preservativesSatisfactoryReleased
Milk, Evaporated1To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Milk Powder2To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Morello Syrup1For presence of preservativesSatisfactoryReleased
Mushrooms, Pickled1For presence of preservativesSatisfactoryReleased
Mustard with White Wine1To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Nutmeg, Ground2To ascertain conditionContained large quantity of insect fragmentsDetained
Nutmeg, Ground1To ascertain conditionSatisfactoryReleased
Olive Oil1To ascertain conditionFound to be unfit for retail sale in United KingdomDiscovered to be gift parcel
Orange Concentrate1To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased

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