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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

Hackney 1964

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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Table: FOOD SAMPLES (Contd.)

FOOD SAMPLES (Contd.)

Description of ArticleFormalsamplesInformalsamples
Number takenNumber Adul teratedNumber takenNumber Adulterated
B/f,279719711
Stewed Steak, Tinned1
Stuffing, Sage and Onion2
Suet. Beef Shredded62
Suet Pudding Mixture1
Sugar, Demerara1
Sugar, Vanilla Flavour1
Sultanas1
Swedes1
Sweets1
Table Jelly2
"Tangy Fruits"1
Tea15
Tomato Puree, Tinned1
Tomatoes, Tinned111
Vinegar2
Vinegar, Malt1
Vodka1
Whisky10
Xmas Pudding2
Yeast, Baking1
Total327920212

Table: ADULTERATIONThe following are details of the 21 adulterated or unsatis- factory samples:-

ADULTERATION

The following are details of the 21 adulterated or unsatis- factory samples:-

FormalNature or extent of adulterationAction Taken
Butter Madeira CakeContained fat other than butter fat.Letter sent to manufacturers drawing their attention to the misleading label which has since been altered satisfactorily.
Butter CakeContained fat other than butter fat.Letter sent to manufacturers drawing their attention to the misleading label,
Shredded beef suet (2 samples)Deficient in fat to the extent of 3.9 per cent of the minimum required amount.Warning letter to manu-facturer.
Butter Osborne BiscuitsContained fat other than butter fat.Letter sent to manufacturers drawing their attention to the misleading label.
Petit Beurre (Small Butter)Contained fat other than butter fat.Letter sent to manufacturers drawing their attention to the misleading label.
Butter thin biscuitsContained fat other than butter fat.The matter had already been taken up with manufacturers.
Blancmange Powder with added glucoseIncomplete labelling.The Committee decided to take no action.
Dairy Ice CreamSample deficient in skim milk solids.Subsequent sample was satisfactory. No further action.