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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 1952

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

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Sample No:ArticleResult of AnalysisAction taken
110Butter CrunchContained 1.75 fatNo action
145Seed Tapioca SubstituteInfested with maggotsRemainder of stock surrendered for destruction
157Soft Drink PowderContained 58.5% maize starch. Bubblegum largely paraffin wax. Labelled Soft Drink Powder and starch must not be used.Hatter taken up with packers.
183Dolly MixtureContained 39% sugar. Jelly sweets contained starch. Sold off points at cheap price.No action.
224JellyFailed to comply with setting test. Food Standards (Table Jellies) Order 1949.Matter taken up with manufacturers.
225do.do.do.
268Tea TabletsIngredients not declared in correct order and colouring matter ignored. Essential effect is to darken tea infusion and not to strengthen tea. Labelling of Food Order 1950.Result of analysis of formal sample awaited. See No.400.
283Cut PeelContained 43.3% total sugars. 23% deficient. Must contain not less than 60%.Old stock purchased before 60% minimum applicable.
293Choc-o-dabsContained skimmed milk powder and defatted cocoaraass. No chocolate powder present. Contravenes Labelling of Food Order, 1950, as there is no declaration of skimmed milk powder and ingredients not declared in correct order.Informal sample. See report on No. 349.