Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Red Rose Gargle Incorrectly labelled. The label was amended
The quantitative par- following corresponticulars
of one of dence with the
the active ingredients retailer.
were not declared.
The gargle was described
as a combination
of phenol,chlorate
of potash, thymol and
tannin, but the amount
of tannin was not declared.
Fresh Milk Con- Deficient in milk Following correspon-
Centrate solids including milk dence with the manufac-
fat to the extent of turers the article
9.1 per cent, and appears to have been
incorrectly labelled. withdrawn from sale.
The sample consisted
of condensed milk,
half cream, unsweetened
and contained:
Milk Fat - 6.96%.
The container did not
bear a label complying
with the provisions
of the Condensed
Milk Regulations 1959.
Fresh Cream The sample was not of The retailer was
Doughnuts the substance expected. warned.
The article did not
contain cream.
Sterilised Cream The sample was defi- The matter was taken
cient in milk fat to up with the manufac-
the extent of 1.7 per turers and a subse-
cent. quent sample was
reported genuine.
Pork & Beef Deficient in meat to The attention of the
Sausages the extent of 15%. manufacturers was
The sample contained: drawn to the report.
Lean Meat - 24.0%, Fat
24o0%. Total meat
48o0%. Excess fat l.0%.