Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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False or Misleading Descriptions.
In addition to the foregoing activities which arise specifically from
inspections in your area a considerable amount of work has been
done for the benefit of all districts of Middlesex equally in scrutinising
advertisements and the labels of pre-packed foods and correcting
false or misleading descriptions or errors in statement of composition
found therein. Corrective action during the year in question included
biscuits, confectionery, spirits, sausages in brine, cereals, fruit squashes,
margarine, ginger wine, imitation cream, liver puree, iced lollies,
cheese spreads, tinned fruit and vegetables.
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