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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 1967

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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Description of articleFormal samplesInformal Samples
Number takenNumber Non-GenuineNumber takenNumber Non-Genuine
b/f130658117
Paste, tomato--5-
Peanut butter--4-
Peel1-91
Pickles--14-
Pie fillings--4-
Preserves and jams3-28-
Puddings, canned--2-
Pudding mixtures11161
Rice, sago, semolina, etc.--6-
Rum1*--
Sauces--222
Sausages--17-
Sodium bicarbonate--1-
Soups--10
Spices2-523
Stuffing mixtures--3_
Suet2-4
Sugar--5
Sweets--4_
Tea1-32i
Vegetables, canned11403
Vegetables, dried--10-
Vegetables, fresh--71
Vinegar..6-11
Whisky1---
Yoghourt--1-
Total133888829

Table: A detailed analysis of the non-genuine samples and the action taken is set out below.

A detailed analysis of the non-genuine samples and the action taken is set out below.

SampleAnalyst's reportAction taken
FORMAL
Blackcurrant Health DrinkLabel misleadingLegal proceedings authorised but not taken because of technical difficulties.
Bread and butterPat spread consisted of margarineLegal proceedings instituted.
Jamaican Instant CoffeeConsisted entirely of finely ground coffeeManufacturer to re-label as ground coffee.
Apple Pie and CreamCream consisted of imitation creaLegal proceedings authorised but not taken because of technical difficulties.
Beef in Natural JuicesContained added waterImporters ceased to trade.
Milk from dispenserContained added waterLegal proceedings authorised but not taken because of technical difficulties.