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
Dagenham 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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Adulterated Samples, etc. Cont'd
| Serial No. | Article | Formal or Informal | Nature of Adulteration or Irregularity | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 627A | Bronchial Mixture | Informal | Contained only 1/3 of the stated amount of chloroform viz: 2.5% by volume. | Withdrawn from sale |
| 657A | Buttered Bread Roll | Informal | Contained black specks and streaks of foreign matter due to atmospheric dust or dirt. | Warning letter |
| 658A | Bread | Informal | Contained foreign matter in the form of burnt dough. | No action |
| 659A | Bottle of Milk | Informal | Contained brown spots and brown film consisting of mould growth. | Prosecution. Case dismissed |
| 661A | Cherry and Black Currant Cough Comfort | Informal | Blackcurrant not included in list of active constituents. | Warning letter. Label to be amended |
| 675A | Mandarin Oranges | Informal | Contained an excessive amount of tin. | Contamination due to purchaser failing to empty tin after opening. |
| 676A | Bread | Informal | Contained foreign matter in the form of a plastic strip partly covered with coal dust. | Warning letter |
| 2527 | Beef Sausage | Formal | Contained 140 parts per million of Sulphur Dioxide. | Warning letter |
| 2528 | Pork Sausage | Formal | Contained 200 parts per million of Sulphur Dioxide. | Warning letter |
| 2529 | Beef Sausage | Formal | Contained 150 parts per million of Sulphur Dioxide. | Warning letter |