London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Southwark 1960

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

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FOOD SAMPLING

Three hundred and eighty-six formal samples and 724 informal samples were submitted to the Public Analyst. Of these 4 and 5 respectively revealed adulteration or other infringements, as follows:-

Samples ExaminedNon-genuine Samples
FormalInformalFormalInformal
Milk8823--
Condensed Milk-4--
Ice Cream2720--
Fats, etc.3327--
Meat & Fish Preparations4512913
Cereals, etc.32741-
Vinegars & Non-Brewed Condiments121011
Herbs825--
Spices & Condiments1739--
Pickles, Sauces etc.1637--
Jams & Preserves2322--
Wines, Spirits, etc.624--
Soft Drinks-28--
Medicine & Drug Preparations794-1
Fruit, etc. Canned Dried22561-
Canned Vegetables, etc.529--
Custard Powder, Jellies, etc.211--
Confectionery2534--
Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc.1421--
Cake & Pudding Mixtures512--
Miscellaneous-5--
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