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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 389 | Semolina | 53.8% passed 40 mesh. Too fine. | No action. |
| 390 | Prunes | Slight creosote smoky flavour. Inferior. | No action. |
| 395 | White Pepper | Inferior. Contained outer husk and perhaps some Nigerian pepper. | Taken up with packers. |
| 398 | Prunes (stewed) | Smoky flavour. | Taken at L.C.C. Kitchen and referred to that Authority. |
| 399 | do. | do. | do. |
| 400 | Tea Tablets | Ingredients 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. | Referred to Ministry of Food. |
| 464 | Tapioca Flakes | Uneven in size, containing lumps and powder. Could not bo cooked properly. | See report on No. 497. |
| 483 | Prunes | Possessed a smoky flavour | Already reported to Ministry of Food. |
| 497 | Tapioca Flakes | Uneven in size, containing lumps and powder. Could not be cooked properly. | Matter brought to notice of packers. |
| 545 | Semolina | 90% passed 40 mesh sieve | do. |
| 563 | Shredded coconut in syrup. | Contained only 17.5% sugar. Should not be described as coconut in syrup. | Foreign produce. No action. |