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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
Hampstead 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hampstead Borough]
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(b) Samples submitted, to Chemical Analysis.
Mr. Eric Voelcker, A,R.C.S., F.R.I.C., Public Analyst to
the Borough, has examined and reported upon 500 samples, of which
12 were classed as adulterated or unsatisfactory.
Particulars of Adulterated Samples.
| Sample No. | Article. | Offence. | How Dealt With. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33. | Cheese & Macaroni. | False description. Misleading use of the word "Cheese". | Manufacturers warned. Labels altered. |
| 34. | ditto. | ditto. | ditto. |
| 233. | Foreign body in milk. | Contained cold aluminium solder. | Dairy proprietors cautioned. |
| 234. | Buttered Roll. | Mixture of butter and margarine. | Vendor cautioned. |
| 276. | Large Eggs. | Not fresh. | Cautionary letters sent to Retailer and Wholesaler. |
| 320. | Cheese & Macaroni. | False description. Misleading use of the word "Cheese", | Manufacture rs warned. Labels altered. |
| 359. | Haricot Beans. | Tin content very high. | Cautionary letter to Manufacturers. |
| 365. | Creamed Cottage Cheese. | Prepared from separated milk. Cannot be described as cheese. | Negotiations with Manufacturers in progress. |
| 408. | Rollmops in Remoulade | Tins blown. | Retailer cautioned. |
| 409. | ditto. | ditto. | ditto. |
| 430. | Milk Bottle. | Containing solid matter - Calcium Salts. | Dairy Proprietor cautioned. |
Continued.