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
Southwark 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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Non-Genuine Samples
| No. | Sample of | Result of analysis | Action taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123a | Solution of Acetic Acid | Incorrectly labelled | Formal sample taken. |
| 137a | " Plus Tonic " | Incorrectly labelled | Manufacturer notified, label amended. |
| 153a | Pork Sausages | 130 parts per million sulphur dioxide (Undeclared) | Formal sample taken. |
| 154a | Beef Sausages | 280 parts per million sulphur dioxide (Undeclared) | Formal sample taken. |
| 209a | Minced Beef with mashed potatoes. (Dehydrated) | Incorrectly labelled | Manufacturer notified, label amended. |
| 456 | Baking Powder | 20 per cent deficient in available carbon dioxide | Cautionary letter. |
| 84 | Beef Sausages | 260 parts per million sulphur dioxide (Undeclared) | Cautionary letter. |
| 104 | Solution of Acetic Acid (19-20 per cent) | 13 per cent deficient in Acetic acid and not labelled as required by Labelling of Pood Order | Cautionary letter. |
| 124 | Currants | Contained maggots | Cautionary letter. |