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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

Lewisham 1961

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

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Table: Table 37— cont.

Table 37— cont.

ArticleFormal or informalAdulteration or irregularityAction taken or result of proceedings
Ground almondsInformalDeficient in almond oil and incorrectly labelledFormal sample to be taken.
MilkInformalDeficient in fatFurther sample taken and found to be satisfactory.
Hot milkFormalContained added waterLegal proceedings instituted, but case withdrawn on a technicality
Foam crystalsInformalIngredients contained saponin a potentially dangerous substanceOn advice taken some years ago, the minute quantity of saponin present need not be objected to
Minced beefInformalContained preservativeWarning letter sent
Minced beefInformalContained preservativeWarning letter sent
Minced beefInformalContained preservativeWarning letter sent
Buttered kipper filletsInformalLabel did not bear list of ingredientsManufacturers asked to consider alteration of label
Instant mashed potatoInformalStatement on label incorrectManufacturers' explanation accepted
Glace cherriesInformalContainer bore no trade mark nor name of packer or labellerUnable to take formal sample-line discontinued
Tomato FrizetsInformalOne Ingredient missed from declared listManufacturers' explanation accepted
Rum butterInformalContained insufficient proof spirit to justify descriptionNo further stocks
Tomato puree condensedInformalMisleading labelAwaiting further information from public analyst
Apple green colourInformalSample wrongly labelledAccidental fixing of wrong label
Italian tomato puree extraInformalMisleading labelAwaiting further information from public analyst
Golden ginger and rum flavourInformalMisleading labelManufacturer notified
Port flavourInformalMisleading labelManufacturer notified