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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 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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| Article | Number Examined | Number Adulterated, &c. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formal | Informal | Total | Formal | Informal | Total | |
| Vinegar, Imitation | — | 1 | 1* | — | — | — |
| Vinegar, Malt | — | 1 | 1* | — | — | — |
| Walnuts. Shelled | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Welsh Rarebit Preparation | _ | 1 | 1 | _ | — | _ |
| Whisky. | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | — |
| Totals | 43 | 416 | 459 | — | 9 | 9 |
Samples of items marked * were tested for preservatives.
Administrative Action Taken in Regard to Samples Reported to be NOT GENUINE
| Sample No. | Article | Nature of adulteration and/or irregularity | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) In respect of normal sampling. | |||
| T. 31 | Pork Sausages, Canned. | Contained fat 38% and fat-free meat 26%. In the Pub-lic Analyst's opinion the proportion of fat in sausages should not exceed 50% of the total amount of meat. | Satisfactory explanation from Manufacturers. |
| T 50 | Minced Steak. | Contained Ascorbic Acid 0.020% and Nicotinic Acid 0.017% the proportions of which were higher than those found naturally present and therefore indicated that the substances had been added. The addition of these acids to meat is prohibited by the Meat (Treatment) Regulations, 1964. | Manufacturer warned. Further samples taken which proved satisfactory. |
| T. 67 | Stewed Steak with Gravy, Canned. | Contained meat 64%. In the Public Analyst's opinion the meat content should be at least 75%. | Satisfactory explanation from Manufacturer. |