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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 ExaminedNo. of SamplesPurpose of ExaminationResultAction
Milk Powder1To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Mussels, Canned1To ascertain condition and for preservativesSatisfactoryReleased
Mustard, Prepared1To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Noodles1To ascertain compositionIngredients not stated on labelReleased with warning to importer
Noodles1To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Nutmegs5To ascertain conditionFound to be damaged and mouldyDetained
Nutmegs1To ascertain conditionSatisfactoryReleased
Nuts in Heavy Syrup1To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Oranges, Canned ...2For presence of preservativesSatisfactoryReleased
Orange Nectar6For metallic contaminationSatisfactoryReleased
Orange Nectar18For metallic contaminationFound to contain excess leadDetained
Ox Tongue, Canned1For presence of preservativesSatisfactoryReleased
Paprika1To ascertain compositionSatisfactoryReleased
Peas1To ascertain conditionSatisfactoryReleased
Peppers2To ascertain conditionSatisfactoryReleased
Pickles1To ascertain compositionLabel incorrectReleased with warning to importer
Pork, Smoked2To ascertain conditionSatisfactoryReleased
Pork Kidneys in Gravy1To ascertain composition and for preservativesSatisfactoryReleased