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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 1970

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

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IMPORTED FOOD CONTROL
THE IMPORTED FOOD REGULATIONS, 1968
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955

Table: The following samples were submitted for bacteriological examination during 1970:-

The following samples were submitted for bacteriological examination during 1970:-

Egg products596
Frozen prawns and shellfish1,730
Second grade cheese334
Frozen chicken100
Canned meats33
Desiccated coconut18
Miscellaneous8
Total2,819

Table: The following samples were submitted for chemical examination:-Frozen liquid egg for alpha-amylase test 2,097

The following samples were submitted for chemical examination:-Frozen liquid egg for alpha-amylase test 2,097

Routine chemical examination:
Canned fruit and juice537
Dried fruit173
Canned meat158
Canned vegetable62
Canned fish130
Canned tomatoes76
Tomato puree51
Tea238
Butter and fats51
Lard96
Nuts88
Cheese15
Miscellaneous3432,018
Total number of chemical samples4,115