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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

Camden 1967

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camden]

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Table: TABLE 12a- contd.UNSATISFACTORY CHEMICAL SAMPLES - 1967 - contd.

TABLE 12a- contd.UNSATISFACTORY CHEMICAL SAMPLES - 1967 - contd.

ArticleNature of adulteration or irregularityObservations
SemolinaNo label in EnglishNew label provided.
PastaNo label in EnglishNew label provided.
A.B.C. lettersColoured with non-permitted colourAll stock surrendered.
Line and lemon slicesColoured with non-permitted colourStock surrendered and supplies withdrawn fron sale by manufacturer.
Orzo (sweets)Coloured with non-permitted coloursAll stock surrendered.
Dry figsInfestedStock destroyed.
Turkish delightNo description or label in EnglishNew label provided.
Buttered sliced breadEntirely margarine, not butterFormal sample taken - satisfactory.
Pork sausagesContained undeclared preservativeFormal sample taken - satisfactory - after warning given to proprietor to display preservative notice.
Pork sausagesContained excessive and undeclared preservativeFormal sample taken - satisfactory - after warning given to proprietor to display preservative notice.
Tuna with vegetablesNo list of ingredientsStick on label affixed to tins.
Beef sausagesContained undeclared preservativeFormal sample taken - satisfactory - after warning given to proprietor to display preservative notice.
Beef sausagesContained undeclared preservativeFormal sample taken - satisfactory - after warning given to proprietor to display preservative notice.
PastaInsufficient label in EnglishLabel amended.
YogurtInsufficient label In EnglishLabel amended.
Apricot chutneyExcess sulphur dioxide preservativeManufacturers warned.
MilkBottle uncleanBottlers warned.
Procea sliced breadNot of the substance demandedManufacturers warned.
Neville's sliced breadNot of the substance demandedManufacturers warned.