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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 1963

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]

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Serial No.ArticleFormal or InformalNature of Adulteration or IrregularityObservations
1108AJellied EelsInformalVery slightly contaminated with a liniment containing methyl salicylateWarning letter to manufacturer
1113APork SausagesInformalContained 180 parts per million sulphur dioxide but no declaration of preservative given at time of saleWarning letter to manufacturer
1115APork SausagesInformal21$ deficient in meatFurther samples taken
1118APork SausagesInformalSlightly deficient in ^meat ( .)
1132AYoghourtInformalContained foreign matter adhering to the inside of the bottle and consisting of atmospheric dustWarning letter to manufacturer
1145ASponge RollInformalContained foreign matter in the form of burnt doughWarning letter to manufacturer
1158AJellied Fruits (Three Packets)InformalOne packet out of condition and other two packets staleStock withdrawn from sale
1159AWhole Orange DrinkInfornalIn a state of fermentationWarning letter to manufacturer
1165AMeat SandwichInformalBlackish discoloration of one edge of the meat filling due to formation of iron sulphideNo action necessary
1164ABreadInformalIn a slightly mouldy conditionWarning letter sent to distributors
1165AGlycerine andThymolPastillesInformalContained fragments of glassManufacturer warned
1166AGarden PeasInformalLiquor in can was turbid in appearance and had an objectionable acid tasteFurther sample to be taken
1167ASoft Ice CreamInformalHad a slightly sour taste, acidity twice that of normal milkNo action
1174AOrange DrinkInformalFermentation due to presence of living yeastsWarning letter to manufacturer