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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: | Article | Result of Analysis | Action taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherbet Fountain | Contained starch 38.7% . Starch not declared and not a component of Sherbet. Contravenes Food and Drugs Act and Labelling of Food Order. | Informal sample. No action. | |
| 349 | Choc-o-dabs | Contained skimmed milk powder and defatted cocoamass. No chocolate powder present Contravenes Labelling of Food Order, 1950, and there is no declaration of skimmed milk powder and ingredients not declared in correct order. | Referred to Ministry of Food. |
| 365 | White Pepper | Inferior. Contained outer husk and perhaps some Iligerian pepper. | Informal sample. See report on No. 395. |
| 368 | Pork Sausages | Contained total meat 52%. 20% deficient in meat. Meat Products Order, 1952. | Referred to Ministry of Food. |
| 370 | Sherbet Fountain | Contained starch40.9% Starch not declared and not a component of Sherbet. Contravenes Food and Drugs Act and Labelling of Food Order. | No action. |
| 378 | Prunes | Dirty. Plums fermenting before drying. Should not be sold. | Remainder of stocl appeared satisfactory. |
| 379 | do. | Possessed creosote smoky flavour. | do. |
| 383 | do. | Dirty. | do. |
| 386 | do. | Possessed creosote smoky flavour. | Remainder of stock already sold. |