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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 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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Administrative Action Taken in Regard to Samples that were Found to be GENUINE but failed to meet the Requirements of a Code of Practice or the Labelling of Food Order, 1953.
| Sample No. | Article | Nature of adulteration and/or irregularity | Action taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. 131 | Lemonade Crystals | Contravened the Labelling of Food Order, 1953, in that the presence of Tartaric Acid was not included in the statement of ingredients on the label. | Warning letter to manufacturer. Matter has been rectified. |
| T. 192 | Fruit Flavoured Junket Tablets. | Contravened the Labelling of Food Order, 1953, in that the statement of ingredients on the label was incomplete. | Part of old stock. To be replaced by manufacturers. |
| T. 242 | Cream of Tomato Soup Canned. | Contained edible oil and fat 0.9% by weight. In accord-ance with the Code of Prac-tice agreed between the Ministry of Food and manu-facturers, Cream Soups should contain not less than 3.5% of edible oil and fat. | Satisfactory explanation from Manufacturers. Soup of this low edible oil and fat content discon-tinued. |
| T. 370 | Cream of Tomato Soup Canned. | Contained edible oil and fat 0.9% by weight. In accord-ance with the Code of Prac-tice agreed between the Ministry of Food and manufacturers, Cream Soups should contain not less than 3.5% of edible oil and fat. | Imported produce brought into the Country before Code of Practice had been agreed. |
| T. 391 | Cream of Tomato Soup, Canned. | Contained edible oil and fat 2.9%. Not in accord with Code of Practice. | Warning letter to manufacturer. Explanation received considered satisfactory. |