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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 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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| SampleNo | Article | Result of Analysis | Action taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| 356 | Pork Sausages | Contained 62% meat only. | Manufacturer warned by letter. |
| 359 | Tapioca | Uneven in size containing lumps and powder. Could not be cooked properly. | Result of analysis communicated to vendors. |
| 364 | Strawberry-flavoured powder | Not strawberry flavour powder but essentially an imitation lemon powder with a pale yellowy-red colour. | Misdescription due to error on part of shopkeeper. |
| 408 | Semolina | Too fine. 62% passed 40-mesh sieve. Not more than 40% should pass a 40-sieve, | No action. |
| 449 | Butter | Free fatty acids 1,64% had a slight cheesy flavour and odour. Must not contain more than 1,5% free fatty acids. | Result of analysis communicated to complainant. |
| 460 | Milk | Contained 7.99% solids not fat, 6% deficient in milk solids not fat. Sale of Milk Regulations, 1939. | Purveyor warned by letter. |
| 491 | Natural Orange juice | Contained only 1,7 mg. ascorbic acid per 100 mls. of fruit juice. Must contain approx. 50 mgs. | Matter taken up with manufacturers who replaced remainder of retailer's stock with fresh supply |
| 505 | Lard | Rancid. Kreis test positive. Contained ,77% free fatty acids calculated as oleic acid. | Matter taken up with retailer. |
| 516 | Lard | Slightly brownish in colour. Contained 1,2% free fatty acids, Slightly overcooked. Inferior. | No action. |