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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 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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Details are as followst:—
TABLE NO. 14
| Sample No. | Article | Adulteration or Irregularity. |
|---|---|---|
| 786 | Desiccated Coconut | Contained sulphur dioxide 60 parts per million, contrary to Preservatives Regulations. |
| 688 | Aspic Jelly Powder | Contained sulphur dioxide 150 parts per million, not disclosed on label. |
| 724 | Canned Casserole Steak | Contained 60 per cent. meat. Should contain at least 75 per cent, of meat. |
| 722 | Rose Hip Syrup | Contained sulphur dioxide and colouring matter, not disclosed on label. |
| 1 | Tapioca Flakes | Was a mixture of Tapioca and Sago. |
| 38 | Lard | Contained antioxidants, not disclosed on label. |
| 302 | American Lard | |
| 151 | Desiccated Coconut | Contained sulphur dioxide 190 parts per million, contrary to Preservatives Regulations. |
| 304 | Canned Crab Bisque | Described on label as "Crab Bisque with imported Sherry Wine", but contained no alcohol. |
| 488 | Bread | Contained mouse dirt. |
| 530 | Dried Mint | Damaged by insects. |
| 531 | -"- | |
| 532 | -"- | |
| 442 | Steakette | Contained small percentages of nicotinic and ascorbic acid which may have been added to preserve the bright red colour of the meat. |
| 527 | Concentrated Tomato Paste | Contained fungus indicating paste had been made from partly rotten tomatoes. |
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