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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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| Sample | ARTICLE | Sample obtained formally, informally, or from complainant. | Nature of adulteration or irregularity. | Action taken, |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inf.739 | Fruit Lolly. | Informally. | Lead content 1.6 p.p.m. Standard 1 p.p.m. | Further sample taken which proved to be satisfactory. Manufacturer advised. |
| F.775 | Oranges. | Formally. | Contained Thiourea preservative. Juice 30 p.p.m. Peel 50 p.p.m. | Retailer prosecuted. Fine of 10/- imposed. (Retailer unable to trace his source of supply.) |
| Inf.716 | Garden Peas. | Complainant. | Contained number of weed seeds. | Formal follow-up sample taken— F.780. |
| F.780 | Garden Peas. | Formally. | Contained number of weed seeds. | Manufacturer warned. |
| F.781 | Glycerine, Lemon and Honey Toffee. | Formally. | Devoid of lemon flavour and contained insufficient glycerine and honey to justify description. | Manufacturer warned. |
| Inf.729 | Vitamin Pellets. | Informally. | Deficient in Vitamin B. | Formal follow-up sample taken— F.805a. |
| F.805a | Vitamin Pellets. | Formally. | Slightly deficient in Vitamin B. | Analysts' advice taken by retailer ; remainder of stock withdrawn. |
| Inf.776 | Loaf, part of. | Complainant. | Contained small pieces of black oily impregnated starchy substance. | Manufacturer warned. |
| Inf.747 | Oatmeal. | Complainant. | Contained rodent excreta. | Vendor prosecuted. Fined £5 at Romford Police Court. |
| Inf.763 | Cream of Mushroom Soup. | Informally. | Contained insufficient fat to justify description " Cream of Mushroom Soup." | Formal follow-up sample taken— F.840. |
| F.840 | Cream of Mushroom Soup. | Formally. | Ditto | Council decided to institute proceedings against manufacturers (subject to Ministry of Food consent). |