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Greenwich 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]

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Administrative Action Taken Regarding Samples reported to beNOT GENUINE.

No. of SampleDescription of SampleNature of AdulterationAction taken
T. 28Sild, CannedContained tin to the extent of 2.03 grains per pound.Warning Letter
T. 58Coffee Extract with ChicoryContained benzoic acid to the extent of not less than 160 parts per million.Formal Sample Taken
34Coffee Extract with ChicoryContained benzoic acid to the extent of not less than 180 parts per millionWarning Letter. Particulars furnished to Local Authority where article manufactured
35Coffee ExtractContained benzoic acid to the extent of not less than 180 parts per millionWarning Letter
39MilkAdmixed with not less than 4% of water.Warning Letter
T. 98Table JellyContained benzoic acid to the extent of not less than 300 parts per millionVendor Cautioned
T. 101Sild, CannedContained tin to the extent of 4.62 grains per poundRemaining Stock destroyed (85 tins)
T. 102MargarineContained 16.4% of waterFormal Sample Taken
T. 110Table JellyContained benzoic acid to the extent of not less than 320 parts per millionVendor Cautioned
62MilkAdmixed with not less than 1% of waterWarning Letter
T. 141Apricots, DriedContained sulphur dioxide to the extent of 2,200 parts per millionFormal Sample Taken (proved satisfactory)
T. 156Sild, CannedContained tin to the extent of 4.06 grains per poundFormal Sample Taken
88MilkDeficient in fat to the extent of 1 %Warning Letter
92Sild, CannedContained tin to the extent of 3.01 grains per poundWarning Letter. (Remaining stock destroyed)
T. 181Table JellyContained benzoic acid to the extent of 280 parts per millionRemaining stock destroyed (Manufacturer interviewed and warned)
99MilkAdmixed with not less than 3% of waterWarranty Proved
104MilkSlightly deficient in solids not fatVendor Cautioned