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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 1962

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

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Table: Non-Genuine Samples Informal samples

Non-Genuine Samples Informal samples

No.Sample ofResult of analysisAction taken
531aEye lotion.Deficient in stated quantity of boric acid.Subsequent sample satisfactory.
544aCanned stuffed vine leaves.Not labelled with ingredients.No more in stock.
644aBoston cream pie mixture.Incorrectly labelledLabel amended.
692aCanned luncheon meat loaf.19 per cent deficient in meat.Importers notified.
74aCanned meat and vegetables.No label on can.Remainder of stock satisfactorily labelled.
295aMinced meatContained preservativeFurther sample taken.
339aCanned pork luncheon meat.12.5 per cent deficient in meat.Subsequent sample genuine.
345 aChocolate powder.Incorrectly described.Label amended.
376aStrawberry flavoured YoghourtIncorrectly labelled.Manufacturer provided satisfactory explanation.
389aMinced beefSulphur dioxide -1,200 parts per million.Formal sample genuine.
438aChocolate LiqueursIncorrectly labelledImporters amended label.
448aChocolate spreadMouldy Formal samplesStock destroyed.
139Raspberry powder.Incorrect descriptionManufacturers in liquidation.
196Chocolate powder.Incorrect descriptionDescription amended.
G. 604Pasteurised milk.Did not satisfy the phosphatase test.Cautionary letter Subsequent sample satisfactory.
G. 605Tuberculin tested Pasteurised milk.Did not satisfy the prescribed tests.Cautionary letter Subsequent sample satisfactory.