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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- contd.UNSATISFACTORY CHEMICAL SAMPLES - 1968 - contd.

TABLE 12b- contd.UNSATISFACTORY CHEMICAL SAMPLES - 1968 - contd.

ArticleNature of adulteration or irregularityObservations
Pish and shell fish in sauceTypes of fish not specifiedShopkeeper advised.
MilkIncipient souringShopkeeper warned.
Yogurt with wineUnsatisfactory labelRe-labelled.
Beche de merContains preservative, and unsatisfactory labelWhole stock surrendered.
Dried octopusNo English labelImporter asked to re-label.
PilchardMouldy, but inadequately labelledWithdrawn from sale, and importer to re-label.
Turnip, saltedAmbiguous labelImporter asked to re-label.
Turnip, salted with leavesAmbiguous labelImporter asked to re-label.
Shrimp pasteInadequate labelImporter asked to re-label.
Curry beefInadequate labelImporter asked to re-label.
Shrimp pasteInadequate labelImporter asked to re-label.
Fish's gravyUnsatisfactory labelImporter asked to re-label.
Pate with truffleInsufficient truffleLetter sent to Importer.
Rose syrupIngredients in wrong order on labelImporters warned - label corrected.
Fruit yoghurtContaminated by mould spores and hyphaeWarning letter to manufacturer.
Green lentilsContained beetle Infested lentils, and small stones.Warning letter to retailer.
Milk containing foreign matterContaminated by mould spores and hyphaeWarning letter to bottlers.
Raspberry jamMouldy on openingRemainder of stock checked.
Pork sausagesPresence of preservative not declared properlyLetter sent to suppliers.
Pork sausagesAmbiguous labelLetter sent to suppliers.
Mountain teaInaccurate labelLetter sent to suppliers.
MilkContained added water (55 per cent.)Further samples taken - satisfactory.
MilkContained added water (68 per cent.)
MilkContained added water (3 per cent.)
SconeContained tobaccoSummons - £50 fine, £10 costs.
Olives in olive oilContained prohibited preservativeStock condemned and firm (importers) warned.
Baggall in vinegarContained prohibited preservativeStock condemned and firm (Importers) warned.
Capers in vinegarContained prohibited preservativeStock condemned and firm (Importers) warned.
Pickles in vinegarContained prohibited preservativeStock condemned and firm (importers) warned.
Cured cheeseMisdescriptionWarning letter to manufacturer.
Walnut rum cream sliceMisdescription - no milk fatWarning letter to manufacturer.