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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

Deptford 1950

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford Borough]

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Table: TABLE VII (Continued)

TABLE VII (Continued)

NumberFoodType of SampleNature of IrregularityAction Taken
228Standard Saccharin Tablets.Informal.Contained saccharin, 0.17 grain per tablet.Further supply satisfactory.
268Beef Sausages.Informal.Gontained sulphur dioxide, 220 parts per million.Preservative declared on display label.
256Malt Vinegar.Informal.Deteriorated Malt Vinegar.Retailers' stock inspected. No further bad vinegar was found.