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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 1964

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

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Table: Non-Genuine Samples (Continued) Informal samples

Non-Genuine Samples (Continued) Informal samples

No.Sample ofResult of analysisAction Taken
209aQuick Dried Brussel SproutsSulphur dioxide 2,450 parts per millionFurther sample taken
233aSoup MixtureNot labelled with ingredientsLabel amended
242aQuick Dried Brussel SproutsSulphur dioxide 2,700 parts per millionStock withdrawn
304aButter16.1 per cent waterSubsequent sample satisfactory
325aMinced PorkIncorrectly labelled and contained only 60 per cent meatNo further samples obtainable
Formal samples
208Slimming TabletsContained no recognised slimming ingredientPackers agreed to modify label
291Pork Luncheon Meat20 per cent deficient in meatCaution
307Milk11.5 per cent added water and 22 per cent deficient in fatLegal Proceedings
368Quick Dried Brussels SproutsSulphur dioxide 2,450 parts per millionStock withdrawn from sale by manufacturers

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