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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

Barking 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Table: Table No. 8BEEF SAUSAGES MEAT CONTENT

Table No. 8

BEEF SAUSAGES MEAT CONTENT

No. of Samples50%-54%5556-59%60% Plus
13526

Table: PORK SAUSAGES MEAT CONTENT

PORK SAUSAGES MEAT CONTENT

No. of Samples56%65%-69%70%-74%75% Plus
15–816

Table: Table No. 9 FOOD SAMPLES REPORTED NOT TO BE GENUINE

Table No. 9 FOOD SAMPLES REPORTED NOT TO BE GENUINE

Sample No.FoodAdulteration or Labelling OffenceAction Taken
5102Meat PattyToo great a proportion of potato.Manufacturer advised.
5067Pork SausageContained excess sulphur dioxide preservative.Letter to mannufacturer.
5178HamburgerLow meat content-do-
5194Casserole SteakLow meat contentLetters to retai ler and importer.

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