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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 1969

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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SampleAnalyst's ReportAction Taken
Informal
Fish SaladIncorrectly labelledManufacturers advised
Carrot JuiceIncorrectly labelledFormal sample taken. No action as importers could not be traced
ViennasPresence of red colouring matter not declared on labelLetter to manufacturers. Label to be amended
Pigeon PeasIllustration on label misleadingLetter to importer. Label amended
Canned AckeeContained salt not declared on labelLetter to importer. Label amended
Natural Lemon JuiceContained undeclared preservativeWholesaler advised
Concentrated Tomato PasteContained excessive tinLetter to importers. Brand not being repeated
Ground Mustard SeedIncorrectly labelledLetter to manufacturers. Label to be amended
Pheasant Paté with BrandyContained undeclared wheat starchLetter to manufacturers. Label to be amended
Country Style PatéContained undeclared wheat starchLetter to manufacturers. Label to be amended
Duck Liver Paté with GarlicContained undeclared wheat starchLetter to manufacturers. Label to be amended
Chicken Truffle PatéContained undeclared wheat starchLetter to manufacturers. Label to be amended
Drinking ChocolateContained undeclared wheat starchLetter to importers who notified manufacturers
JellyIncorrect description of ingredientsLetter to importers who notified manufacturers
Mustard LeavesContained undeclared saltLetter to importers who notified manufacturers. Advice given to manufacturers on labelling
Potato Pancake MixIncorrectly labelledLetter to importers who notified manufacturers
Ground CinnamonContained extraneous matterLetter to manufacturers who arranged to take added precautions
'Lift' Hot DrinkContained undeclared colouringLetter to manufacturers. Label to be amended
Fresh Pigeon PeasMisleading illustration on labelLetter to importers who notified manufacturers
Cocktail OnionsContained prohibited colouring matterLetter to importers who notified manufacturers
Vanilla Honeycomb Mould MixContained sulphur dioxide not disclosed on labelLetter to manufacturers. Action withheld pending decision from Ministry on proposed amendments to Labelling of Food Regulations 1967
Stewed SteakDeficient in meatFormal sample taken - satisfactory