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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 12b UNSATISFACTORY CHEMICAL SAMPLES - 1968

TABLE 12b UNSATISFACTORY CHEMICAL SAMPLES - 1968

ArticleNature of adulteration or irregularityObservations
TortellinlNo list of ingredientsLetter sent to importers.
FagioliNo list of IngredientsLetter sent to importers.
Walnut preserveInadequate labelLetter sent to importers.
Pitted black cherriesMisleading descriptionLetter sent to importers.
Tomato pasteExcessive mouldsStock surrendered.
Aspirin tabletsNot of B.P. standardFormal sample taken - satisfactory.
SausagesPreservative not declaredShopkeeper warned.
Steak and kidney puddingMisleading labelLetter sent to manufacturer.
Rose cordialInadequate labelLetter sent to manufacturer.
SausagesPreservative not declaredShopkeeper warned.
SausagesPreservative not declaredShopkeeper warned.
SausagesPreservative not declaredNotice displayed in shop.
Buttered rollsPat was margarineSummons - £5 fine - £5.5s. costs.
Minced meatContained sulphur dioxide preservativeRetailer warned. Follow up sample taken -satisfactory.
Camembert cheeseImproperly labelledLetter sent to importers.
Minced meatContained sulphur dioxide preservativeRetailer warned. Follow up sample taken -satisfactory.
Orange drinkSample fermented - unfit for human consumptionNew consignment obtained from different source.
Loaf of breadContained oven charNo action. Harmless but aesthetically unpleasant.
YogtailMlsdescrlptive labelRe-labelled.
SausagesPresence of preservative not declared properly.Re-labelled.
Almond jamInsufficient information in EnglishLetter sent to manufacturers.
Canned mango slicesIncorrect labelLabel amended.
Pasteurised milkMilk delivered in dirty bottleWarning letter to retailer.
Chicken pasteDeficient in meatFurther sample taken - satisfactory.
Lo* fat spreadImproper method of labellingLabels re-deslgned.
Pish and shell fish in sauceTypes of fish not specifiedShopkeeper advised.