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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 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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ADULTERATED OR IRREGULAR SAMPLES AND FOOD SUBJECT OF COMPLAINT
| Article | Formal (F) or Informal (I) or Complaint (C) | Adulteration, Irregularity or nature of complaint and Analysts' comments | Action taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscuits (No. 4809) | I | These biscuits contain only 0.8% of fat free dry cocoa and the description 'Chocolate' in connection with their title is unwarranted. | Letter to producers. |
| Cheese (No. 4824) | I | Contained 64.6% total solid matter and 26.57% fat. It is therefore 20% deficient in fat. | Follow-up sample satisfactory. |
| Bread, slim (No. 4829) | I | Sample contained 9.2% moisture and 57.2% starch. Misleading claim to call it Slimbread. | Letter to producers. |
| Coffee, instant (No. 4835) | I | Inferior. Caffeine 4% rather low, but this may be partly due to extra moisture present, the sample being caked together on opening. | Cheap commodity. No action. |
| Milk Bottle (No. 4863) | C | Contained foreign body (meat- ) bone). ) | Letter to dairy company. |
| Milk Bottle (No. 4868) | C | Contained foreign body (used ) bottle cap). ) | Letter to dairy company. |
| Biscuits (No. 4884) | I | Inferior. Mixture of different kinds of biscuits all of poor quality. | No action. |
| Frosting Mix (No. 4887) | I | Imported product whose declaration of ingredients is not in manner prescribed by Labelling of Food Order. | American packers agreed to amend description. |
| Salmon, canned (No. 4890) | I | Inferior. Poor colour and inferior flavour | Follow-up sample purchased. |
| Fruit Syrups (Nos. 4921 and 4922) | I | Imported product whose labelling respecting preservatives is not in line with ingredients. | Canadian suppliers agreed to amend labelling. |
| Cheese, smoked (No. 4952) | I | Contained 44.8% total solids and 15.66% fat equivalent to 35% on the dry basis. Partially de-fatted and should not be sold without qualification. | Letter to retailer and importers. |
| Roll and Butter (No. 4969) | F | Spread with a mixture containing not more than 50% butter and not less than 50% margarine. | Retailer cautioned. |