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
Shoreditch 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]
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36.
POOD ADMINISTRATION (contd.)
| Details | Results | Action taken |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | Sample was rancid and affected by mould. | Balance of stock withdrawn and returned to manufacturers. |
| Sultanas - "Washed ready for use" (4) | Contained sand and grit 0.14, 0.09, 0.11 and 0.13 per cent. Sultanas described as "Washed ready fbr use" should not contain sand or grit. | On C.P.H.I's recommendation measures were taken by importers to obtain fruit of a higher standard of cleanliness. Samples of new stocks proved to be satisfactorily cleaned to a standard of 0.05 per cent. |
| Vinegar (2) | Samples were not vinegar but consisted of Water 99$ Acetic Acid 0.8$ Caramel colouring -a small quantity. | Vendor prosecuted. Pined £25 and ten guineas costs. |
| Vinegar | Consisted of a non-brewed substitute made from diluted acid with colouring and flavouring. | Attention of shop-keeper drawn to offence of mis-desc ription. Later samples of both malt vinegar and condiment satisfactory. |
Milk Samples.
After a great deal of thought, milk samples were considerably
reduced during the year because of the fact that all the milk supplied
in this Borough is supplied from half-a-dozen or so suppliers.