Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1964
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Article Examined | No. of Samples | Purpose of Examination | Result | Action |
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Flavouring Essence | 1 | To ascertain composition | Satisfactory | Released |
Gherkins | Satisfactory | Released | 1 | For presence of preservatives |
Ginger, Preserved | 1 | For presence of preservatives | Satisfactory | Released |
Grape Juice | 1 | For presence of preservatives | Satisfactory | Released |
Green Nuts in Syrup | 1 | For presence of preservatives | Satisfactory | Released |
Groundnuts in Shell | 2 | For presence of aflatoxin | Found to contain aflatoxin medium toxicity | Detained |
Hummus with Sesame | 1 | To ascertain composition | Ingredients not stated on label | Released with warning to importer |
Ice Cream Powder | 1 | To ascertain composition | Ingredients not stated on label | Released with warning to importer |
Jam | 3 | To ascertain composition and for preservatives | Satisfactory | Released |
Lard | 1 | To ascertain condition | Satisfactory | Released |
Lumpfish Roe | 1 | For presence of preservatives | Satisfactory | Released |
Lunch Tongues | 2 | For presence of preservatives | Satisfactory | Released |
Mace | 1 | To ascertain condition | Found to be contaminated with insects | Detained |
Mangoes in Syrup | 1 | For presence of preservatives | Satisfactory | Released |
Margarine | 1 | To ascertain composition | Satisfactory | Released |
Meat Extract | 1 | To ascertain composition | Satisfactory | Released |
Milk, Canned | 3 | To ascertain condition | Satisfactory | Released |
Milk, Instant | 1 | To ascertain composition | Satisfactory | Released |