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
Deptford 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford Borough]
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| Relevant Act or Order | Article | Number of Samples | Number Failing to Comply. | Nature of Irregularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Standards (Tomato Ketchup) Order, 1949 | Tomato Ketchup | 6 | 1 | Excessive proportion of copper. |
| Food Standards (Table Jellies) Order, 1949 | Jelly Tablets and Crystals | 6 | 0 | |
| Food Standards (Ice Cream) Orders, 1952- 1953 | Ice Cream | 9 | 0 | |
| Food Standards (Cream) Order, 1951 | Cream | 7 | 0 | |
| Food Standards (Suet) Order, 1952 | Shredded Suet | 3 | 0 | |
| Food Standards (Coffee Mixtures) Order, 1952 | Coffee and Chicory Mixture | 2 | 0 | |
| Labelling of Food Orders, 1946-53 | "Bovril" | 1 | 1 | Incomplete declaration of Ingredients. Misleading description. |
| "Tomato Concentrate" | 1 | 1 | ||
| Various other pre-packed foods | 49 | 0 | ||
| Pharmacy and Medicines Act, 1941 | Fruit Saline | 1 | 0 | |
| Ophthalmine Lotion | 1 | 0 | ||
| Fluorine in Food Order, 1947 | Self-raising Flour (including batter flour) | 9 | 0 | |
| and Cake Mixtures | 4 | 0 | ||
| Mineral Oil in Food Order, 1949 | various foods | 68 | 0 | |
| Total | 191 | 3 |