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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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SampleAnalyst's reportAction taken
Lemon sponge mixContained prohibited colouring Blue VRSLegal proceedings authorised but not taken because of technical difficulties.
Beans with tomato sauceDeficient in total solids and sugarLegal proceedings authorised but not taken because of technical difficulties
INFORMAL
TeaWrongly labelledManufacturer has re-designed label.
Canned Mixed VegetablesIngredients not specified in the prescribed orderLetter to importer.
Rose Water FlavouringSample was mouldyNo further stock available for formal sampling.
Canned corned beef (3)Unfit owing to excessive corrosion of containerStock surrendered and condemned.
Vegetable Salad, bottledInadequately labelledLetter to importer.
Chocolate flavouringCarbon dioxide propellant declared but not presentRemainder of stock withdrawn from sale.
Greengage jellyContained prohibited colouring Blue VRSProduct discontinued.
Cut mixed peelContained excessive preservativeFormal sample taken - satisfactory
Cooked beetrootIngredients not declaredLetter to manufacturer Product discontinued.
Jamaican Instant CoffeeConsisted entirely of finely ground coffeeFormal sample taken.
Canned cucumbers in saltIncorrectly describedImportation discontinued.
Beef in natural juicesContained added waterFormal sample taken.
Canned creamDeficient in milk fatLetter to Danish Manufacturer.
Drinking ChocolateContained particles of hard white fat, not declared on labelStocks withdrawn by manufacturer for re-labelling.
Garlic powderContained excessive leadLetter to manufacturer.
Fruit salad in syrupPresence of sugar not declared on labelLetters to wholesaler ana importer. Discontinued orand.
Canned Paw PawContained excessive tinImporters notified. New pack now imported-satisfactory.
Lemon Sponge MixContained prohibited colouring Blue VRSFormal sample taken.
Curry powderContained excessive sand and gritFormal sample taken-satisfactory
Ground gingerContained excessive sand and gritFormal sample taken-satisfactory.
Beef and Baked BeansWrongly labelledManufacturer has amended label.