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Greenwich 1962

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

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Information concerning the analyses of these samples is given in the following table :—

ArticleHow ObtainedExaminationAction Taken
Bact. or Chem.Result
Marzipan ChocolateTaken from imported trial consignment to ascertain fitness for human consumption.Chem.Satisfactory.Importer notified.
Meat PieComplaint by member of public that pie contained foreign body.Chem.Sample contained 1¾ of sisal twine.Manufacturer warned that further incident might lead to legal proceedings.
Orange DrinkTaken from machine (on request) to ascertain fitness for human consumption.Chem.Satisfactory.Vendor notified.
Chocolate DrinkTaken from machine (on request) to ascertain fitness for human consumption.Bact.Satisfactory.Vendor notified.
Lamb Tongues (canned)Request from Importer to assess fitness for human consumption.Chem.Iron content higher than normal and samples discoloured due to formation of iron sulphide. Objectionable but not injurious to health.Importer notified.
Lamb Tongues (canned)Request from Importer to assess fitness for human consumption.Bact.Satisfactory.Importer notified.
Raw SugarRequest from Importer to assess fitness for human consumption. Packed in bags used for the carrying of chemical.Chem.Satisfactory.Importer notified.