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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
Walthamstow 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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| 3 pckts Biscuits | 288 Cucumbers | |
| 16 Steak and Kidney Pies | 94 Ice Cream Bricks | |
| 5 Dairy Cream Sponges | 134 Iced Lollies | |
Cooked Meats
Sampling of these products continued during 1962, seventy-five
samples being taken. Twenty were classified as unsatisfactory because
of bacteriological contamination which occurred during storage and
exposure for sale.
Eighteen samples were submitted for bacteriological examination, with the following results:-
| No. | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen Veal | 1 | 1 | - |
| Blanc Mange | 1 | 1 | - |
| Sausage Meat Pie | 1 | 1 | - |
| Creamed Confectionery | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Pish Cakes | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Adulteration, etc. - Food and Drugs Act, 1955
During the year, one hundred and six samples of food and drugs
were submitted to the Public Analysts.
Thirteen samples were reported as being unsatisfactory, details respecting same are given below:-
| Description of Articles | Result of Analysis | Action taken |
|---|---|---|
| Solution of Acetic Acid | Contained 3.1% excess of Acetic Acid. The word 'concentrated' did not appear on the label. | Warning letter |
| Cough Linctus | Contained anionic detergent equivalent to 2.4% Manoxol O.T. | Warning letter |
| Camomile Tisane | Contained excessive proportion of sand. | Warning letter |
| Pork Sausages (2) | Deficient in meat. No declaration of preservative given. | Warning letters |
| Beef steak with gravy | Contained 65% meat - is poor for an article described as 'Beef Steak with gravy'. | No action |
| Garden Peas | No name or address of packer or list of ingredients given on the label. | Warning letter |