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 1951
[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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 918 | Milk | Judged by the recognised standard this sample contained the equivalent of 1% of added water. | As the total solid content was more than that required by law this is regarded as a good milk. |
| 922 | Shredded Suet | Was deficient in fat according to the Food Standards (Shredded Suet) Order, 1944. | Legal proceedings considered but after due consideration, not instituted. Warning letter sent to Manufacturer. |
| 932 | Spirit of Sal Volatile, B.P. | Judged by the standard laid down in the British Pharmacopoeia the proportion of free ammonia in the sample was 70% deficient and the proportion of ammonium carbonate 38% deficient. | Legal action recommended, and instituted. Vendor fined 5 guineas and costs. |