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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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FOOD AND DRUGS During the year 341 samples were submitted by the Food and Drugs Inspector. In 8 cases the analysis disclosed an infringement of the law.
| No. | Date Purchased | Sample | Infringement | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 773 | 12.2.64 | Shredded Beet Suet | Contained 80.5% fat instead of not less than 83% | Letter to manufacturer. |
| 822 | 16.3.64 | Lard | Presence of Butylated hydroxyanisole not disclosed on label | Letter to manufacturer. |
| 845 | 25.3.64 | Rice Pudding | Contained only 22% of boiled rice | Letter to manufacturer. |
| 962 | 29.5.64 | Liqueur Chocolate containing Whisky | Label misleading regarding whisky content | Letter to manufacturer. |
| 9 | 3.7.64 | Pectoral Balsam | Deficient in morphine to the extent of 35% | Letter to manufacturer. |
| 42 | 11.8.64 | Vinegar | Presence of salt 1.8% not disclosed on label | Letter to manufacturer. |
| 44 | 11.8.64 | Lard | Contained 70 parts per million Butylated hydroxyanisole. Label stated 100 parts per million | Letter to manufacturer. |
| 112 | 30.9.64 | Meat Pie | Meat content only 15% | Letter to manufacturer. |
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT 1955 Legal proceedings taken as the result of complaints made by members of the public.
| Date of Hearing | Offence | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 26.8.64 | Selling pork pie unfit for human consumption | Absolute Discharge Costs £7. 7s. 0d. |
| 25.11.64 | Selling roast pork unfit for human consumption | Fine £10 0s. 0d. Costs £5 5s. 0d. |
| 23.12.64 | Selling jar of pickles containing piece of glass | Fine £5 0s. 0d. Costs £5 5s. 0d. |
Fourteen warning letters were sent in respect of other articles
of food complained of by members of the public.