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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
Ealing 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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labelling irregularities A number of infringements of the labelling requirements were noted as follows:—
| Incorrect or inadequate description | Cake decorations (2) Vinegar Palm oil |
| No name or address | Cake decorations (2) |
| Inadequate address | Salted cod cutlets Sardines (2) Moussaka Plum pudding Pork chipolatas Raisin cordial Sarmi |
| Incorrect or inadequate list of ingredients | Antipasto Cake decorations (2) Chewing gum Cochineal Glace cherries Pickles (4) Prunes Soup Vindaloo paste Ice lolly Mixed fruit Frankfurters Yoghurt Sauce Bolognese Mixed peel Macedoine Yogfruit Cake fruit mixture Oxtail flavour soup block Sabat Maahn (whole urd) |
| No label attached | \ / Crystallised fruit |
| Incorrect common or usual name | Herb, butter and cheese spread Mushroom, butter and cheese spread Vodka (2) |
| Incorrect declaration of fat content | Dried milk |
| Inadequate declaration of preservatives | Pork chipolatas |
| Inadequate declaration of proof spiritMisleading claims | Gin Scotch whisky Casserole steak Instant coffee |
| Inadequate cautionary notice | Dried milk |
All labelling infringements found were taken up with the manufacturers or
importers concerned and in almost every case a satisfactory agreement was reached
as to the use of labels which complied with the requirements of the Labelling of
Food Order. In some cases, available stocks were withdrawn.
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