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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
Woolwich 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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| 95 | Cochineal Extract | 1 | Incorrectly labelled. |
| 100 | Table Creams | 1 | Contained sulphur dioxide 60 parts per million, not disclosed on label. |
| 177 | Beef Sausage Meat | 1 | Contained sulphur dioxide, the presence of this preservative not being declared. |
| 179 | Salt Pork | 1 | Contained excessive Zinc. |
| 195 | Canned Rhubarb in Syrup. | 1 | Contained excessive tin, the can being badly corroded. |
| 352 | Pure Lard | 1 | Contained a permitted antioxidant not disclosed on the label. |
| 384 | Caster Sugar | 1 | Contained 4% salt. |
| 432 | Corn Muffin Mix | 1 | Contained a permitted antioxidant not disclosed on the label. |
| 457 | Parmesan Cheese | 1 | Contained fat 27.6% not 32% as claimed on the label. |
| 473 | Gravy Browning | 1 | Contained an abnormal amount of iron (.11%). |
| 645 | Whisky | 1 | 68.3° Proof. Label stated Whisky was 70° Proof. |
| 684 | Whisky | 1 | 68.5° Proof. Label stated Whisky was 70° Proof. |
| 736 | Hawaiian Punch | 1 | Consisted of a non-alcoholic fruit drink, not a beverage made from wine or spirits. |
| 738 | Cherry Brandy Chocolate Flavoured Cream. | 1 | Contained no Cherry Brandy. Unsatisfactory label. |
| 755 | Pure Cream | 1 | Was a sample of sterilised cream. |
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