London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Greenwich 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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| Article | How Obtained | Examination | Action Taken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bact. or Chem. | Result | |||
| 3 tins of Sweetened Condensed MachineSkimmed Milk. | Taken from a large Cold Storage plant in the Borough. Thickening and discolouration alleged. | Chem. | The samples were darker and thicker than usual for condensed Milk, but no rancidity or other objectionable taint was observed and their composition and labelling conformed to the requirements of the Public Health (Condensed Milk) Regs. The thickening which often occurs on prolonged storing of condensed milk is due to the phenomena of thixotrophy and disappears if the product is well stirred. | Company notified accordingly. |
| Dutch Margarine with 25% Fresh Dairy Cream | Submitted by local trader after complaints from customer. | Chem. | Sample was rancid and in the opinion of the Public Analyst, unfit for human consumption. The analysis indicated that the rancidity was excessive and of the type known as " Ketonic." | All stocks with-drawn from sale. |
| Peeled Shrimps | Obtained from local trader following complaints regarding discolouration. | Chem. | Excessive proportion of tin present (2.9 grains). Interior of cans badly corroded shrimps black and inedible owing to metallic contamination. | Entire stock (73 tins) withdrawn from sale. |