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
Wandsworth 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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| Sample No. | Nature of Sample | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 7049 | Mackerel in natural oil | Labelling irregularity: oil not mentioned in list of ingredients |
| 7056 | Ground Haldi | Contained 50 parts per million of lead |
| 7068 | Butter beans, canned | Labelling irregularity: carrying fluid not mentioned in designation |
| 7073 | Fillets of anchovies | Labelling irregularity: no list of ingredients |
| 7081 | Brinjal pickle | Labelling irregularity: ingredients listed in wrong order |
| 7089 | Beans sprouts | Labelling irregularity: carrying fluid not mentioned in designation |
| 7095* | Vermouth | Carbon deposit in bottle |
| 7096 | Rose geranium jelly | Labelling irregularity: bore no list of ingredients |
| 7097 | Spiced grape jelly | Labelling irregularity, bore no list of ingredients |
| 7098 | Tarragon jelly | Labelling irregularity: bore no list of ingredients |
| 7099 | Margarine | Excess moisture |
| 7105 | Butter beans, canned | Labelling irregularity: carrying fluid not mentioned in designation |
| 7113* | Bottle of milk | Exhibited brown stains due to mould |
| 7124 | "Outline" low fat spread | Appears to fall within the category of margarine but does not comply with the Margarine Regulations |
| 7137 | Steak and kidney pudding, canned | Deficient in kidney |
| 7171* | Milk bottle | Dried film of charred organic matter |
| 7174 | Orange drink | Contained excess saccharine |
| 7196 | Herring in natural oil | Labelling irregularity: bore no list of ingredients |
| 7197 | Herring in tomato sauce | Labelling irregularity: bore no list of ingredients |
| 7201 | Cinnamon | Deficient in volatile oil |
| 7207 | Smoked herring fillets | Labelling irregularity: bore no list of ingredients |
| 7216 | Steak and kidney pudding, canned | Deficient in kidney |
| 7230 | Butterscotch dessert topping | Labelling irregularity: misleading in respect of type and position of title |
| 7236 | Soft cheese | Excess water: label incorrect in two respects |
| 7247 | i Fruit salad in heavy syrup | Labelling irregularity: ingredients not listed in correct order |