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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

Southwark 1957

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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Table: non-genuine samples. Formal Samples.

non-genuine samples. Formal Samples.

No.Sample ofResultAction taken
40SGlauber's SaltCompletely efflorescedStock withdrawn from sale.
406Pork SausagesContained 210 parts of sulphur dioxide per million (undeclared)Cautionary letter
155Pork SausagesContained 160 parts of sulphur dioxide per million (undeclared)Cautionary letter
156Beef SausagesContained 280 parts per million sulphur dioxide (undeclared)Cautionary letter
157Minced BeefContained 260 parts per million sulphur dioxideCautionary letter
163Iodised Table Salt12 per cent, deficient in iodineManufacturers provided suitable inner containers
214"Kut-Smoke" lozengesIncorrectly labelledManufacturers altered label
222Pork Sausages180 parts per million sulphur dioxide (undeclared)Cautionary letter
223Beef Sausages220 parts per million sulphur dioxide (undeclared)Cautionary letter
328Preserved Pork Chipolatas510 parts per million sulphur dioxideCautionary letter

Table: Informal

Informal

No.Sample ofResultAction taken
652a"Grapyer" CerealContaminated with larval webbingNo more in stock Cautionary letter
775aPork SausagesContained 285 parts of sulphur dioxide per millionFormal sample taken
298aIodised Table Salt12 per cent, deficient in iodineFormal sample taken
315aJelly CrystalsLead 6 parts per millionFormal sample taken
368a"Kut-Smoke" lozengesIncorrectly labelledFormal sample taken
419aPork Sausages650 parts per million sulphur dioxide (undeclared)Formal sample taken