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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Milk Powder | 1 | To ascertain composition | Satisfactory | Released |
Mussels, Canned | 1 | To ascertain condition and for preservatives | Satisfactory | Released |
Mustard, Prepared | 1 | To ascertain composition | Satisfactory | Released |
Noodles | 1 | To ascertain composition | Ingredients not stated on label | Released with warning to importer |
Noodles | 1 | To ascertain composition | Satisfactory | Released |
Nutmegs | 5 | To ascertain condition | Found to be damaged and mouldy | Detained |
Nutmegs | 1 | To ascertain condition | Satisfactory | Released |
Nuts in Heavy Syrup | 1 | To ascertain composition | Satisfactory | Released |
Oranges, Canned ... | 2 | For presence of preservatives | Satisfactory | Released |
Orange Nectar | 6 | For metallic contamination | Satisfactory | Released |
Orange Nectar | 18 | For metallic contamination | Found to contain excess lead | Detained |
Ox Tongue, Canned | 1 | For presence of preservatives | Satisfactory | Released |
Paprika | 1 | To ascertain composition | Satisfactory | Released |
Peas | 1 | To ascertain condition | Satisfactory | Released |
Peppers | 2 | To ascertain condition | Satisfactory | Released |
Pickles | 1 | To ascertain composition | Label incorrect | Released with warning to importer |
Pork, Smoked | 2 | To ascertain condition | Satisfactory | Released |
Pork Kidneys in Gravy | 1 | To ascertain composition and for preservatives | Satisfactory | Released |