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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

Wandsworth 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]

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REPORT OF THE PUBLIC ANALYST FOR 1953
39
Complaint Samples
Case No. 1154. Milk Coffee Chocolate. The nature of the complaint
was that the article did not taste of coffee and the texture was
not sufficiently smooth. Analysis proved that all the ingredients
stated on the label were present and the article compared
favourably with similar articles which have a wide sale.
Case No. 1568. Yeastless Sausage Rusks. The complaint was
considered not justified.
Case No. 1612. Dried Skim Milk Powder. Submitted on the complaint
that it was sour. The complaint was considered not
justified.
Special Sample—Ambrosia Chocolate. Submitted on the complaint
that it caused poisoning. Analysis of this sample failed to reveal
any poisonous metal or other substance likely to cause the
stated symptoms. The complaint was considered not justified.
Case No. 1283. Tinned Red Cherries. Submitted on the complaint
that they were of poor quality. The complaint was considered
not justified.
Cases Nos. 1810 and 1811. Milk. Submitted on the complaint that
they were sour. The complaint was considered justified.