London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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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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Canned milk topInformalDeficient in fatTaken up with manufacturers
Apple and raspberry jamInformalContained excess preservativeTaken up with manufacturers
Apricot chutneyInformalIncorrectly labelled and contained excess preservativeReturn to country of origin
GrapesodaInformalIncorrectly labelledLabels revised
Almond drinkInformalIncorrectly labelled and contained no almondsLabels revised
Syrup of rosesInformalContained mould growthForeign produce Taken up with importers
Curry powderInformalIncorrectly labelledLabels revised
Pork sausagesFormalContained undeclared preservativeFormal warning
Beef sausagesFormalContained undeclared preservativeFormal warning
Pork sausages (2)InformalContained undeclared preservativeFormal samples satisfactory
Beef sausagesInformalContained undeclared preservativeFormal sample satisfactory
Pure wet sugarInformalIncorrectly labelled, consisted of raw sugar and molassesForeign produce Taken up with importers
Low calorie orange drinkInformalContained non-permitted cyclamic acid sweetnerOld stock Cyclamates no longer used
Enriched white breadInformalEnrichment not specifiedTaken up with manufacturers