London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1964
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |