London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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| Sample No. | Article. | Result of Analysis. | Action taken. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | Cherry Sundae. | Consisted of soft nougat, but labelled "Sundae". Incorrectly labelled. Term "Sundae" restricted almost entirely to iced confection. | Manufacturer has agreed to amend description to read "Cherry Dessert". |
| 128 | Dripping. | Rancid. | Warning letter to manufacturer. |
| 181 | Tea. | Contained a nail 1" long. | Attention of packers drawn to matter. |
| 192 | Majoram. | Contained 10% foreign leaf, probably derived from a species of cistus. | Warning letter to vendors suppliers. |
| 196 | Vinegar. | Coloured dilute acetic acid, not vinegar. Contained acetic acid 4.3% and yielded acid oxida-tion value 7.1. Must not be described as vinegar which is a product of double fermentation. | Warning letter to vendor. |
| 254 | White pepper. | Acid-insoluble ash 1.1% Contaminated with excess outer husk and mineral matter. Acid-insoluble ash must not be more than 0.3%. | Warning letter to vendor. |
| 267 | Dripping. | Warning letter,to vendor. |