[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough] page 256

Greenwich 1967

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]

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Table: Administrative Action Taken in Regard to Samples Reported to be NOT GENUINE

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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
61	Curry Sauce Mix	The ingredients of the mixture included cornflour which was not mentioned in the statement of ingredients on the label of the packet.	Declaration of ingredients on label to be suitably amended.
74	Fresh Coffee with White Sugar	The sample was made from coffee extract, separated milk powder, sugar and water.	The sample was obtained from a coin operated vending machine which presents certain difficulties in the use of whole milk.
76	Tea (without Sugar)	The sample was made from tea extract, separated milk powder and water.	The sample was obtained from a coin operated vending machine which presents certain difficulties in the use of whole milk.
119	Peanut Butter	Contained Aflatoxin, the Toxicity Category as defined by the Tropical Products Institute being low.	M anuf acturers informed of Public Analyst's Report and that further sample would be obtained. "Follow-up" sample proved genuine.
130	Tea with Sugar	The sample was made from tea extract, separated milk powder, sugar and water. Tea with milk is traditionally made with whole milk and a purchaser who expected such tea would in the Public Analyst's opinion be prejudiced by receiving these products unless informed of their constitution by a conspicuous notice at the time of the sale.	The sample was obtained from a coin operated vending machine which presents certain difficulties in the use of whole milk.
131	White Coffee with Sugar	The sample was made from coffee extract, separated milk powder, sugar and water. White coffee is traditionally made from coffee and whole milk, with or without sugar, and a purchaser who expected such coffee would in the Public Analyst's opinion be prejudiced by receiving these products unless informed of their constitution at the time of the sale.	The sample was obtained from a coin operated vending machine which presents certain difficulties in the use of whole milk.