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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 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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This Order lays down the following standards for Ice Cream:-
| Fat | 5% |
| Sugar | 10% |
| Milk solids other than fat | 7.5% |
During 1958, 28 samples of ice cream were purchased for chemical analysis by the Public Analyst all of which were reported to be genuine, a summary of the results being -
| Percentage of fat | No. of samples |
|---|---|
| Less than 5% | - |
| 9 | |
| 7½% - 10% | 11 |
| Over 10% | 8 |
The average fat content of all samples was 8.50%,
Food and Drugs Sampling
During the year 800 samples of food and drugs were purchased by the Sampling
Officer and submitted to the Public Analyst for chemical analysis. The Public
Analyst commented adversely on 75 or 9.3% of the samples examined.
Legal proceedings were instituted in respect of one sample only.
(1) Section 2 Bread loaf (Sample No. 1498) contaminated by vegetable oil.
Absolute discharge. Defendant to pay 2 guineas costs.
The following case was also taken
(2) Section 2 - Sandwich cake contained mould. Absolute discharge. Defendant
to pay 2 guineas costs.
In last year's report reference was made to special sampling being undertaken of
canned meat and sausage rolls. The details are set out below.
| Commodity | No. of samples | Suggested standard for total meat | No. reaching standard | No. below standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewed Steak | 8 | 95% | 5 | 3 |
| Stewed Steak in Gravy | 3 | 75% | - | 3 |
| Casserole Steak | 8 | 75% | 1 | 7 |
| Beef Steak with Gravy | 5 | 75% | - | 5 |
| Total | 24 | 6 | 18 |
The following table shows the same samples when compared with the Australian Export Regulations where applicable-
| Commodity | No, of samples | Australian Reg. Standard | No. reaching standard | No. below standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewed Steak in Gravy | 3 | 65% | 2 | 1 |
| Beef Steak with Gravy | 5 | 65% | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 8 | 3 | 5 |