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Southwark 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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FOOD AND DRUGS ACT 1955
During the year, 245 formal and 1,924 informal samples were submitted for analysis. Details of unsatisfactory samples and action taken are as follows:
| Sample | Formal or Informal | Result of Analysis | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopped pork | Informal | Contaminated with lead | Taken up with manufacturers. |
| Cultured buttermilk | Inform al(2) | Incorrectly labelled | Taken up with manufacturers. |
| Strawberry flavour syrup | Informal | Incorrectly labelled | Taken up with manufacturers. Labels reprinted. |
| Strawberry flavour syrup | Informal | Excess of sulphite preservative | Formal sample satisfactory. |
| Syrup of creosote | Informal | Incorrectly labelled | Taken up with manufacturers. Labels reprinted. |
| Ground nut oil | Informal | Incorrectly labelled | Taken up with manu |
| facturers. Labels re | |||
| printed- | |||
| Canned goulash | Informal | Incorrectly labelled | Taken up with manufacturers. Labels reprinted. |
| Cooking butter | Informal (2) Formal (1) | Slightly rancid | Taken up with manufacturers. |
| Sausages, beef | Informal (1) Formal (1) | Preservatives not declared | Formal sample taken. Prosecution, fine £5. |
| chipolatas | Formal | 8% deficient in meat | Taken up with manufacturers. Subsequent sample satisfactory |
| pork | Formal | 13% deficient in meat content | Re-sampled,satisfactory |
| pork | Informal | Preservatives not declared | Formal sample satisfactory. |
| Corned beef | Informal | Contained 45% cereal filler | Product withdrawn from sale |
| Cherries, canned | Informal | Small hole in can | No further action. Contents sound. |