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 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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Non-Genuine Samples
Informal samples
No. Sample of Result of analysis Action taken
585a Canned Carrot Juice Incorrect label. Vitamin A Importers notified
claimed but amount not stated. Label amended.
586a Iodised Salt At least 92 per cent deficient Formal sample
in iodine. taken.
618a Butter Contained 16.2 per cent water. Formal sample
taken.
642a Canned Luncheon 31 per cent deficient in Matter taken up
Meat Loaf. meat. with importers.
664a Carrot Preserves Incorrect label - No state- Matter taken up
ment of ingredients. with importers
255a Veal, Ham & Egg Stale, incipient rancidity. Retailer warned.
Pie.
447a Aspirin Tablets. Excess free salicylic acid. Formal sample
satisfactory.
519a Canned Poultry Not labelled with ingredients. No more in stock.
Stuffing.
(Quenelles de
Volailles)
Formal samples
No. Sample of Result of analysis Action taken
320 Iodised Table At least 92 per cent Manufacture
Salt. deficient in iodine. discontinued.
330 Butter Contained 16.1 per cent Cautionary
water. letter.