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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 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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| 7 tins Tomato ) | Juice | 25 pkts. Chicken Pie |
| 4 tins Tomato ) | 4 pkts. Chicken & Mushroom | |
| 6 tins Syrup | 6½ lb. Plums | |
| 52 tins Salmon | 7½ lb. Currants | |
| 2 tins Prawns | 72 lb. Jam (tinned) | |
| 20 tins Pilchards | 1¾ lb. Butter | |
| 6 tins Herrings | 20¾ lb. Plums (tinned) | |
| 42 jars Pickles | 1760 lb. Apples | |
| 3 pkts.Mixed Grill | 3¾ cwt. Potatoes | |
| 66 pkts. Steaklets | 2 stone Plaice | |
| 54 pkts.Braised Steaks | 7 boxes Ices | |
Cooked Meats
Sampling of these products continued during 1963, seventy samples
being taken, Eighteen were classified as unsatisfactory because of
bacteriological contamination which occurred during storage and
exposure for sale.
Miscellaneous Samples
Nine samples of various foods were taken for bacteriological
examination, seven of which were satisfactory. Appropriate action
was taken in respect of the unsatisfactory samples, one being a
cream eclair and the other a beef croquette.
Adulteration, etc.- Food and Drugs Act, 1955
During the year, one hundred and two samples of food and drugs
nere submitted to the Public Analysts.
Ten samples were reported as being unsatisfactory, details respecting same are given below:-
| Description of Articles | Result of Analysis | Action taken |
|---|---|---|
| Camomile Tisanes (3 samples) | Proportion of sand and earthy matters excessive. | Warning letter |
| Garden Peas | Dehydrated with preservative - incorrectly labelled as 'Garden Peas'. | Warning letter |
| "Squeeze Up" (Ice Confection) | Labelling of ingredients not in accordance with Labelling of Pood Order. | Warning letter |
| Tindas | No statement of ingredients appeared on label as required by Labelling of Pood Order. | Warning letter |
| Cream Cheese | Pat content was low for article described as 'Cream Cheese' . | Warning letter |