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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 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton and Cheam]
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| Sample No. | Article Sampled | Type of Infringement | Action taken and Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2626 (Informal) | Milk Shake in a Straw | Labelling InfringementThe sample consisted of straws containing a compound colouring, flavouring and sweetening substance. The ingredients were not fully specified on the label. | The manufacturers having previously agreed to arrange for the printing of new labels in order to comply with the requirements of the Order, and the retailer's stock having been delivered prior to this arrangement being made, it was decided to take no further action. |
| 2748 (Informal) | Oyster Sauce | This article was found to contain 1,500 parts per million by weight of Benzoic Acid as an added preservative contrary to the Preservatives etc. in Food Regulations. | Cautioned The importers had taken steps in 1958 to prevent the shipment concerned from being offered for sale, when Benzoic Acid was found in samples taken at that time, and stated that the retailer concerned with the sale of this article must have been overlooked. |
| The retailer immediately withdrew from sale the remaining stock of Oyster Sauce. | |||
| 2700 (Informal) | Raspberry Leaf Tablets | Labelling Infringement This article consisted of compound tablets of extracts of raspberry and senna leaves, the title of which did not indicate the true nature of the tablets. | Cautioned The manufacturers readily agreed to change the description on the labels to "Raspberry Leaf Compound Tablets". |