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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 1968

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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SampleAnalyst's reportAction taken
Butter Osborne BiscuitsIncorrectly describedAs negotiations were already proceeding with Biscuit manufacturers regarding Code of Practice, only action was to inform manufacturer of Analyst's report
Goats CheeseIncorrectly labelledAttention of suppliers drawn to requirements of Cheese Regulations
TahiniIncorrectly labelledMatter taken up with importer
CapersLabel misleadingMatter taken up with importer
Cream CheeseIncorrectly describedContainer from which cheese is sold loose now correctly labelled
Cream DoughnutFilling consisted of synthetic creamLegal proceedings instituted
Cream DoughnutPilling consisted of synthetic creamLegal proceedings instituted
Cream DoughnutFilling consisted of synthetic creamLegal proceedings instituted
Bread and butterFat spread on bread consisted of margarineLegal proceedings instituted
Bread and butterContaining small amount of butterfatLegal proceedings instituted
Bread and butterContaining small amount of butterfatLegal proceedings instituted
Cherry Brandy LiqueursContained insufficient alcohol to justify the descriptionMatter being taken up with wholesalers
Curacao LiqueursContained insufficient alcohol to justify the descriptionMatter being taken up with wholesalers
Sherry LiqueursContained insufficient alcohol to justify the descriptionMatter being taken up with wholesalers
Liqueur CocktailsContained insufficient alcohol to justify the descriptionMatter being taken up with wholesalers
Steak PieDeficient in meatFurther samples to be taken as meat deficiency was marginal
Steak PiesDeficient in meatWarning letter sent to manufacturer
Meat PiesDeficient in meatWarning letter sent to manufacturer