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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 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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| Sample | Formal or Informal | Result of Analysis | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| (continued...) Blackcurrants, canned | Informal | Slight corrosion | No further action. Contents sound |
| Blackcurrant health drink | Informal | Contained pieces of wax | Formal sample satisfactory. |
| Olive oil | Informal | Excessive acidity | Formal sample satisfactory. |
| Apricot chutney | Informal | Incorrectly labelled and excessive preservatives | Consignment returned to Australia |
| Devon cheese | Informal | Incorrectly labelled | Re-labelled and subsequent sample satisfactory. |
| Cooked meat pies | Informal | 25% deficient in meat | Taken up with manufacturers. |
| Almond drink | Informal | Contained no almond | Taken up with manufacturers. |
| Carrots, canned | Informal | Contained fungus | Taken up with manufacturers. |
| Pork luncheon meal | I Informal | Incorrectly labelled | Taken up with manufacturers. Labels reprinted. |
| Chopped pork and ham | Informal | Incorrectly labelled | Taken up with manufacturers. Labels reprinted. |
| Fruit laced wine | Informal | Incorrectly labelled | Taken up with manufacturers. Labels reprinted. |
| Strawberry cream soda | Informal (1) Formal (1) | Incorrectly labelled | Taken up with manufacturers. Labels reprinted. |
| Curry powder | Informal | Incorrectiy labelled | Taken up with manufacturers. Labels reprinted. |
| Sangria alcoholic drink | Informal | Incorrectly labelled | Taken up with manufacturers. Labels reprinted. |
| Compound codeine tablets | Informal | Incorrectly labelled | Taken up with manufacturers. Labels reprinted. |