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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

Chislehurst 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chislehurst]

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Soups—2——
Sugars6———
Spirits22——
Sweets32—_
Vermicelli—1—_
Vinegars52—1
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Table: Unsatisfactory Samples, etc.

Unsatisfactory Samples, etc.

Serial NoArticleFormal/ InformalNature of adulteration, etc.Observations
W.299BreadInformalContained small beetle.Warning letter to baker.
W.244Chocolate BiscuitsInformalInsect infestation.Vendor prosecuted, £20 fine with £1 costs.
W.246Milk ChocolateInformalContained no butter fat.Manufacturer's attention drawn to deficiency.
W.243Cake MixtureInformalInsect infestation.Vendor prosecuted, £20 fine and costs.
W.303Blackcurrant JamFormalFruit content not more than 20%.Vendor's attention drawn to deficiency.
W.249Lemon JuiceFormalOf abnormal composition or contained 15% water.Manufacturer's attention drawn to matter.
W.266Fresh MilkInformalAbnormal odour.Cause not ascertained.
W.267Fresh MilkInformalAbnormal odour.Cause not ascertained.
W.288Fresh MilkInformalAbnormal odour.Cause not ascertained.
W.343BreadInformalContained vegetable broom bristles.Warning letter to baker.
W.359BreadInformalContained rusty wire.Warning letter to baker.
W.340Mixed dried fruitFormalContents stated in wrong order on label.Packer's attention drawn to matter.
W.360Marsh mallow TartInformalContained wire.Warning letter to baker.
W.319Sausages (beef)InformalContained 48% meat.Manufacturer's attention drawn "to low meat content.
W.313Turkey PasteyInformalContents stained.Vendor warned against selling old stock.