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 1952
[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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. 343 | Mincemeat | Did not contain the required proportion of soluble solids; viz:—65% by weight. | Warning letter to manufacturer. All offending stock withdrawn from sale. |
| T. 376 | Cake Decorations | Contained an excessive proportion of talc. | Explanation received from manufacturer. |
| T. 383 | Non- Alcoholic Peppermint Cordial | Contained an excessive proportion of preservative. | Warning letter. |
| 951 | Milk | Judged by the recognised standard this sample was deficient in milk-solids other than milk fat, corresponding to the presence of 1% added water. | Satisfactory reply from wholesaler. |
| 956 | Milk | Judged by the recognised standard this sample was deficient in milk-solids other than milk fat, corresponding to the presence of 0.8% added water | Deficiency too small to warrant legal action. Further sample proved satisfactory. |
| 957 | Pork Sausages | Meat content found to be 10% deficient. | Case referred to Ministry of Food, Enforcement Branch. |
| 11 | Beef Chipolata Sausages | Judged by the recognised standard this sample was deficient in meat—10%. | Explanation received from manufacturer. |
*This sample was not purchased but was presented for analysis as a
reason for complaint by a member of the public.