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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

Hornchurch 1954

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornchurch]

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Table: The undermentioned samples were found to be adulterated or under standard, etc.

The undermentioned samples were found to be adulterated or under standard, etc.

Sample No.ARTICLESample obtained formally, informally, or from complainant.Nature of adulteration or irregularity.Action taken.
F.712Oranges.Formally.Juice contained Thiourea preservative 3 parts per million. Peel 10 p.p.m.Reports referred to Spanish Commercial Attache— and wholesalers.
F.713Oranges.Formally.Juice 3 p.p.m. Peel 10 p.p.m.Further samples to be taken particularly when new crop of oranges received.
F.714Oranges.Formally.Juice 4 p.p.m. Peel 15 p.p.m.
F.746Channel Island Milk.Formally.Deficient in fat by 10% of special standard of 4%.Considered by Council ; referred to Ministry of Food, Milk Division for their attention.
Inf. 645Lemonade.Complainant.Contained a deposit of greyish flocculent matter identified as a mould growth.Bottling firm warned by Council.
Inf. 765Portion of Complainant. Loaf.Contained piece of oil - stained fabric. Identified as greasing rag.Baker warned by Council.
F.760Glycerine, Lemon and Honey Toffee.Formally.Contained insufficient glycerine and lemon to justify description.Observations of manufacturer considered by Public Analyst and Council. Firm warned.
Inf.644Embrocation.Informally.Oil base 1/3 rape oil ; 2/3 mineral oil. Not all rape oil as formula.Referred to Ministry of Health. Pharmaceutical Section. Manufacturer advised.
Inf.742" Creem Cups."Informally.Contained insufficient fat to justify description " Creem."Manufacturer warned and is seeking Public Analysts' advice re alteration of description or ingredients,