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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
Orpington 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
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| Serial No. | Article | Formal or Informal | Nature of adulteration | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 925 | Double Orange Squash | Informal | Inferior— Soluble solids 34; indicated juice content 29 per cent. Benzoic acid 460 ppm. Double Orange Squash would be expected to have at least twice the minimum juice content. | The Manufacturers agreed to make the necessary alteration to the label. |
| 982 | Health Drink | Informal | Inferior— The description "lacto-serum" is neither a dictionary nor a scientific word. | The makers agreed to substitute the term "deproteinised whey." |
| 993 | Chocolate Bar | Informal | Inferior— The surface of the bar, particularly the under surface had a " dirty " appearance. Under the microscope the "dirt" was, in fact, shown to be an optical illusion caused by crystals of sugar embedded | No action. |