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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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| Article | Formal (F) or Informal (I) or Complaint (C) | Adulteration, Irregularity or nature of complaint and Analysts' comments | Action taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Cakes (No. 4966) | F | Contained 23% fish. Food Standards (Fish Cakes) Order requires 35%. Fish deficiency 34%. | Letter to retailers. |
| Canned Salmon (No. 4965 F; 5012 I; 5024 I and 5026 I). | Inferior. Insipid fish and lacquer attacked in two cases. | No action at present. Further consideration being given to wider aspects involved. | |
| Pickled Cucumber (No. 5020) | I | Presence of preservatives not declared in proper manner. | Letter to importers. |
| Milk Shake (No. 5033) | I | Stated to contain not less than 45 mg. of Vitamin C per oz. Only 28 mg. per ounce detected. | Letter to producers. |
| Milk Bottle | C | Contained foreign matter (cement). | Letter to dairy company. |
| Bread Loaf | C | Contained foreign matter (dirt). | Letter to producers. |
| Chocolate Swiss Roll (No. 5070) | C | Complaint that roll was contaminated was caused by rancidity of cream. | Letter to producer/retailer. |
| Cream | C | Sold in sour condition. | Legal proceedings instituted. Retailer fined £10. Council awarded 6 guineas costs. |
| Canned Rice (No. 5063) | I | Onions shown second in list of ingredients; not borne out on analysis. Incorrectly labelled. | Letter to manufacturers. |
| Picked Beetroot (No. 5113) | I | Contained 0.4% salt not declared on label. | Letter to producers. |
| Pickled Gherkins (No. 5117) | I | Contained 1.2% salt not declared on label. | Letter to importers. |
| Vinegar (No. 5167) | F | Genuine vinegar but low acetic acid content; also contains vinegar eels, mites and vinegar flies; mould mycelium and some yeasts. | Interviewed retailer. Remaining vinegar and container destroyed. |
| Milk Bottle | C | Contained foreign matter (cement). | Letter to dairy company. |