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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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Food Examined
Result of Examination
Action taken
Mayonnaise
The oil (71% of contents) had
completely separated from the other
ingredients.
Destroyed.
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| Mustard spread | Label printed entirely in foreign language. | Released with warning to importer. |
|---|---|---|
| Soup (dehydrated) | Label found to be incorrect. | Released with warning to importer. |
| Spinach puree | Label found to be incorrect. | Released with warning to importer. |
| Tarragon leaves. | Label printed entirely in foreign language. | Released with warning to importer. |
| Tea | Found to contain excess lead. | Released for blending. |
| Tomato ptwee- | Found to have excessive mould content. | Refeasecf for visual and chemical investigation only. |