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 1962
[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. 70 | Middlecut Natural (Salmon Style), Canned | The article consisted of mackerel, but was not described as such on the label of the can. This showed two illustrations of salmon, one of the whole fish and one of a middle cut, and was consequently considered misleading. | Consignment for manufacturing purposes only — not on sale to public. |
| TT. 79 | Honey Cakes | The cakes were embellished with glazed coloured paper and other inedible decorations which could not be detached and were therefore considered unsuitable for consumption. | Intended for decoration purposes only. |
| TT. 84 | Vanilla Sugar | The article consisted of a mixture of icing sugar, wheat flour and vanillin, but the label did not include the packer's name and address or any statement of ingredients as required by the Labelling of Food Order. | To be used for Ship's Stores only. No action possible. |
| TT. 91 | Herring Tid-Bits, Canned | Contained Benzoic acid, 1,100 parts per million, an added preservative not permitted in this article. | Intended for Ship's Stores only. No action possible. |