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 1959
[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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT. 79 | Caviar Fish Spread | Contained an oil-soluble coaltar colour which did not correspond to any of the permitted colouring matters listed in the Colouring Matter in Food Regulations. | Letter to Importer and Norwegian Commercial Attache. |
| TT. 97 | Anchovy Sprats | Contained a prohibited preservative—Benzoic Acid. | Letter to Importer and Norwegian Commercial Attache. |