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 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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| Sample No. | Article | Nature of Adulteration and/or irregularity | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| 373 | Sweet and Sour Sauce | Contained artificial colouring matter, Orange RN, the presence of which was not disclosed on the statement of ingredients on the label. | Manufacturer advised of Public Analysts's comments and of need to amend the present label on the product to include sulphur dioxide. |
| 391 | Instant Milk-Skimmed | Contained the equivalent of 3.9 pints of skimmed milk. The packet was stated on the label to contain the equivalent of 3 pints of skimmed milk. | Manufacturer advised of Public Analyst's comments on the sample submitted to him and asked for observations. |
| 413 | Instant Coffee | Contained caffeine, 2.3%. The small proportion of caffeine found in the sample corresponds to the presence of only 46% of the dried water-soluble solids of ordinary roasted coffee. Instant Coffee should contain at least 95% of dried watersoluble solids of coffee. | Manufacturer informed of Public Analyst's comments and asked for observations. |
| 496 | Medium Deveined Shrimps, Canned | Consisted of large peeled prawns. | Distributor of this product, which is imported, has been advised of Public Analyst's comments and requested to communicate same to manufacturing exporter. |
| 507 | Aspic Jelly Powder | Contained sulphur dioxide, 80 parts per million, the presence of which was not disclosed on the label. | Manufacturer advised of Public Analyst's comments and asked to amend label accordingly. |
| 526C | Toad-in-the-Hole | Consisted of a Toad-in-the-Hole mixture, uncooked, and contained in the batter part a number of greenish black lumps. These lumps consisted of semi-dry masses of flour, the discolouration being mainly due to traces of partly charred flour. | Manufacturer informed of Public Analyst's report and asked for observations. |