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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
Sutton and Cheam 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton and Cheam]
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Details of the unsatisfactory samples are as follows:-
| Sample No, | Commodity | Infringement | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 584 | Mustard (Informal) | 0.225% of Allyl Isotniocynate, instead of 0.35% | Followed up by formal sample No. A273 |
| A273 | Mustard (Formal) | 25% deficiency of Allyl Isothioeynate | PROSECUTION Retailer fined £5 |
| 634 | Medicinal Liquid Paraffin (Informal) | Light Liquid Paraffin supplied. | Fallowed up by formal sample No. A297 |
| A297 | Medicinal Liquid Paraffin (Formal) | Light Liquid Paraffin supplied | PROSECUTION Retailer Fined £3 with £5.5.0. costs |
| A234 | Milk (Formal) | 1% added water | Warning. Subsequent sample sat is factory |
| 575 | Elixir Jaffol (Informal) | Vitamin A & C content not in accordance with label declaration Labelling Infringement | Warning. Manufacturers withdrew old stocks and replaced with new |
| 578 | French Mustard (Informal) | Labelling Infringement | Correspondence revealed composition of product warranted different classification, therefore exempt from Ingredients declaration requirements of the Labelling of Food Order 1944. |
| 622 | Kreamy Kurd (Informal) | Labelling Infringement | Circumstances warranted the acceptance of the label as a temporary expedient. Satisfactory explanation given. |
| 617 | Coffee & Chicory Essence (Informal) | 0.21% Caffeine | Liquid Coffee & Chicory Essence should contain not less than 0.25% weight in volume of caffeine |
| 629 | Coffee & Chicory Essence (Informal) | 0.20% Caffeine | Formal samples will be taken when these particular brands reappear in the shops |
| 642 | Coffee & Chicory Essence (Informal) | 0.12% Caffeine | |
| 644 | Gold en Raising Powder (Informal) | 3% added powdered Turmeric | Manufacturers explanation accepted |
| 667 | Soya Cream Malted (Informal) | Labelling Infringement | The manufacture of this product has now ceased |
| 687 | Malt Vinegar (Informal) | 0.75% of added salt | Addition of salt was dictated by the then prevailing conditions, and of a temporary character. Explanation accepted. |
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