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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

Fulham 1951

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]

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Sample No.ArticleResult of AnalysisAction taken
286Ground AlmondsRancidRemainder of stock returned to wholesalers
267SemolinaToo fineNo action.
268do.do.do.
312Tapioca dessertMisleading descriptiondo.
322Sherbet SuckerExcess starch and alkaliTaken up with manufacturers
338Dessert GelatineContained no sugarNo action
386Chocolate Cream BiscuitNot sufficient chocolate to warrant descriptionTaken up with manufacturers
442Sherbet SuckerExcess starch and alkaliTaken up with manufacturers
446CreamDeficient in fatNo action
447do.do.do.
453Orange SquashDeficient in sugarReferred to Ministry of Food
455Ice CreamImproper emulsification and should contain a stabiliserManufacturer advised
460Chocolate Cream BiscuitNot sufficient chocolate to warrant descriptionTaken up with manufacturer
520SemolinaToo fineNo action