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 1965
[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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 750 | Mixed Peel | Contained no statement as required by the Labelling of Food Order, 1953. | Retailer packing own mixed peel advised as to labelling requirements. |
| 786 | Vintage Cider | Contained sulphur dioxide, 270 parts per million. Cider may contain sulphur dioxide in a proportion not exceeding 200 parts per million. | Producer informed of Public Analyst's report. Further sample and action taken see sample number 1480. |
| 1106 | Pepper Flakes | Contained sulphur dioxide, 500 parts per million, the presence of which was not disclosed on the label. | Manufacturers informed of Public Analyst's report and requested to amend wording on label to comply with Labelling of Food Order, 1953. |
| 1286 | Turkey Croquettes | The croquettes were stale and several growths of green mould were visible on the surfaces. | Retailer informed of Public Analyst's report. The remainder of the stock was found stale but unaffected by mould and was withdrawn from sale. |
| 1411 | Prepared Dijon Mustard with White Wine | Contained acetic acid 3%, but no alcohol and the label was consequently considered misleading. | Importers, Distributors, and Retailers advised of Public Analyst's report. Imoorters stated that samples may have been taken from very old stock. Small remaining stocks withdrawn from sale by both retailers. |
| 1425 | |||
| 1426 | Milk | Contained fat 2.50% and solids-not-fat 8.62% corresponding to the abstraction of 16% of the milk-fat. | Deficiency due to plant breakdown of which Processors were aware but were under the impression that all milk of breakdown period had been withdrawn. No further action. |
| 1464 | Aniseed Balls | Contained lead. 15 parts per million, an excessive proportion. | All stocks withdrawn from sale. |