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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT. 59 | Tea | The sample contained a bird dropping and was considered unfit for consumption. | Information passed to Borough in which consignment had been moved prior to receipt of Public Analyst's report. |
| IT. 89 | Herring Fillets in Paprika Sauce, canned | The sample was contained in a can which was packed in a cardboard carton, but the statement of ingredients which was printed on the carton did not also appear on the label of the can as required by the Labelling of Food Order, 1953. | Importers notified and requested to contact Suppliers with regard to compliance with requirements of Labelling of Food Order, 1953. |
Legal Proceedings
| Premises | Offence | Result of Proceedings |
| J. R. Wright Ltd., 112 Westmount Road, S.E.9. | Formal sample of minced beef contained sulphur dioxide (including sulphites calculated as sulphur dioxide) 50 parts per million by weight, an added preservative the presence of which in this article is not permitted by the Preservatives in Food Regulations, 1962. | Fined £10 with 3 guineas costs. |
| Tip Top Bakeries Ltd., IB Herbert Road,, S.E.18. | Loaf of bread contained piece of wire (complaint from member of public). | Fined £10 with 3 guineas costs. |