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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
Kingston upon Thames 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Pork Pie - It was reported that the article contained a
mature mould growth,, In the ensuing legal proceedings, the
vendors pleaded guilty to selling a pie which was not of the
nature demanded. A fine of £15 and £3.l6.0.costs was imposed.
The frequency with which complaints are made concerning
the sale of pre-packed perishable articles which are stale
suggests that such products should he clearly marked with the
date of manufacture. By this means it would be possible for
the consumer to check whether or not the article is fresh. On
many occasions retailers have been found to be lax in stock
rotation methods for such products.
Tabulated Statement of Samples Submitted to the Public Analyst during 1958.
| Commodity | No. of Samples | Genuine | Not Genuine or otherwise irregular | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formal | Informal | Formal | Informal | Formal | Informal | |
| Almond Flavoured Essence | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Apricots in Syrup | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Aspirin | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Bicarbonate of Soda | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Boracic Powder | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Bread Crumbs | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Bun Flour | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Butter Cheese Spread | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Butter Fudge | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Casserole Steak | - | 1 | - | 1* | - | - |
| Cheese Spread | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Cheese & Tomato Spread | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Chico | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Cocoa | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Cough Sweets | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Crab & Lobster Fish Paste | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Crab Spread | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Custard Powder | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Desiccated Soup | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Dressed Crab | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Essence of Anchovies | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Fish Paste (Crab) | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Ground Almonds | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | - |
| Honeycake | - | 1 | — | 1 | - | - |
| Horseradish Sauce | - | 1 | — | 1 | — | - |
| Horseradish with imitation cream | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Ice Cream | - | 15 | - | 15 | - | — |
| Instant Icing | - | 2 | - | - | — | - |
| Lemon Pie Filling | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
| Loganberry Jam | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
| Luncheon Meat | - | 1 | — | 1 | — | - |
| Malt Vinegar | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Meat Paste (Ham & Tongue) | - | 2 | — | 2 | - | - |
| Milk | - | 38 | - | 38 | — | - |
| Milk Gums | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Mincemeat | — | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Mix-a=Shake | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Mixed Cut Peel | - | 1 | - | 1 | — | — |
| Mixed Fruit | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| C/Fwd. | - | 92 | - | 92 | - | - |