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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 1966
[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 | |
| Vegetables, Canned | - | 14 | 14 | - | 2 | 2 |
| Vegetables, Dehydrated | - | 21 | 21 | - | - | - |
| Vinegar (malt) | — | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
| Vinegar, imitation | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Vinegar, Tarragon | — | 1 | 1 | — | - | — |
| Vinegar, Wine | — | 1 | 1 | — | - | - |
| Vitamin health drink | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Whisky | 5 | — | 5 | — | - | - |
| Wine, Alcoholic | 1 | 4 | 5 | - | - | - |
| Yoghurt | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Totals | 206 | 1,005 | 1,211 | 1 | 36 | 37 |
Administrative Action Taken in Regard to Samples Reported to be NOT GENUINE
| Sample No. | Article | Nature of Adulteration and/or irregularity | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Table Jelly Tablet | Contained sulphur dioxide, 100 parts per million, the presence of which was not disclosed in the statement of ingredients on the label. | Manufacturer requested to amend label. |
| 24 | Beef Mince, Canned | Contained meat 52%. Canned Beef Mince should contain at least 90% of meat. The label was considered unsatisfactory because the words "with onion and gravy" were printed in much smaller type below "Lean Cut Beef Mince". | No legal standard has yet been adopted for this commodity. Manufacturer rejected Public Analyst's opinion that the label was unsatisfactory. |
| 83 | Apricot Custard | Contained Vitamin C, 9 milligrams per ounce. The product was claimed on the label to contain "Vitamin C (minimum 12 mg. per oz.)". | Manufacturer advised of Vitamin C deficiency which has been corrected. |