London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Greenwich 1962

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

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ArticleHow ObtainedExaminationAction Taken
Bact. or Chem.Result
Foam Sugar Sweets'Follow-up' sample to previous importation which contained prohibited colouring matter.Chem.Satisfactory.Importer notified.
Whole RiceOn request from Importer. Alleged to be weevil infested.Chem.Slight infestation of Ephestia moth. No weevils.Importer notified. Barge disinfested.
Guinness StoutComplaint from member of public that bottle contained foreign object.Chem.Foreign object consisted of dried mould about one grain.Brewers notified. Complainant informed of action.
Wholemeal LoafComplaint by member of public that bread contained foreign body.Chem.Foreign matter consisted of charred bread.Complainant notified. No further action.
Wrapped Sliced White LoafComplaint by member of public that bread contained foreign matter.Chem.Foreign matter consisted of dust, charred bread and grease.Baker warned of serious nature of offence and that future offences would be likely to result in legal proceedings.
Sliced White LoafComplaint by member of public that bread contained foreign matter.Chem.Foreign matter consisted of baked dough, charred bread and grease (half of which was mineral).Installation of new machinery reputed to be cause. Baker warned.
Ice CreamComplaint by member of public re fitness for human consumption.Chem.Slightly stale and unpalatable but not inedible.Complainant notifired.
Soup PreparationComplaint by member of public of foreign body.Chem.Contained small 'Compositae' flower head.Satisfactory explanation from manufacturer who contacted complainant.