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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 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton]
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| No. of Sample | Description | Organo-chlorine Insecticides p.p.m. | Fly Test | Organo-phosphorus Insecticides p.p.m. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13. | Pork Sausages | BHC 0.004 BHC 0.005 Dieldrin 0.0l6 DDT 0.040 DDE 0.021 TDE 0.006 | -ve | Not detected |
| 14. | Beef Sausages | BHC 0.038 BHC 0.005 Dieldrin 0.015 DDE Trace TDE Trace | -ve | ( Not detected |
| 15. | Lettuce | Not detected | -ve | Not detected |
| l6. | English Streaky Pork Rashers | BHC Trace BHC 0.005 Dieldrin 0.001 DDT 0.002 DDE 0.013 TDE 0.003 | -ve | Not detected |
| 17. | Tomatoes | Not detected | -ve | Not detected |
| 18. | Onions | Not detected | -ve | Not detected |
The IMPORTED FOOD REGULATIONS 1968, which came into force on 1st August
permitted sealed containers to be forwarded to inland destinations for examination
at the place of unloading by authorised officers of the receiving authority.
Containers with a wide range of spices were examined and some three dozen
samples were taken in 1968 and 55 in 1969. The goods were of a high standard
but it was found necessary to arrange for the importing company to amend some
labels.
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