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Barking 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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SAUSAGES
BEEF

MEAT CONTENT

No. of Samples50%- 54%55%- 59%60% Plus
10217

PORK (including Pork Sausage Meat)

MEAT CONTENT

No. of Samples56%65%- 69%70% - 74%75% Plus
15-1032

The Public Analyst reported that five Food and Drug samples
were not genuine and appropriate action was taken.

FOOD SAMPLES REPORTED NOT TO BE GENUINE

Sample No.FoodAdulteration or Labelling OffenceAction Taken
4720Chicken Noodle SoupContained less than 1% lean chicken meat and fat.Manufacturer advised. Reply states no recognised composition.
4704LemonadeSmall globules of paraffin oil floating on the surface.Letter to manufacturer. Contaminated bottle.
4686Cherry Cough LinetusDeficient in Glycerin as per label contents.Letter to manufacturer. Bottles withdrawn from sale.
4774Hazelnut CreamsPink colouring matter contained dyestuff. Rhodamine B.Manufacturer advised, reply received states old stock tin used in error, now destroyed.
4816Fairy LoafDescribed as "Enriched White"; exppression should be amplified to give purchaser an indication of the nature of the enrichment.Manufacturer advised, reply received states expression will be discontinued.