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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 1968

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

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ArticleNumber ExaminedNumber Adulterated, etc.
FormalInformalTotalFormalInformalTotal
Vegetarian food (pate)—11———
Vinegar, chilli—11———
Vinegar, imitation—11—11
Vinegar, malt—77———
Whisky213———
Wine, alcoholic—22———
Yoghurt—55———
TOTALS1081,0471,15524446

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

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

Sample No.ArticleNature of Adulteration and /or irregularityAction Taken
(a) In respect of normal sampling
56Chow Mein with NoodlesComprised a carton containing four inner packets, one of which consisted of dried meat, vegetables and spices and was found to contain sulphur dioxide 270 parts per million. The presence of sulphur dioxide was not mentioned in the statement of ingredients on the labels.Manufacturer requested to amend labels on packets in accordance with Labelling of Food Order.
216Cheese Flavoured PufTsContained butylated hydroxyanisole, 25 parts per million, the presence of which was not declared on the label.Manufacturer of this product is to discontinue the use of butylated hydroxyanisole.
262Ham Mornay, CannedContained ham, not more than 27%. In the Public Analyst's opinion this product should contain at least 35% of meat.Manufacturer compounding new recipe to comply with Meat Products Regulations.
265Sausage Rolls (Uncooked) FrozenContained suphur dioxide, 120 parts per million, the presence of which was not disclosed on the label of the carton.Label to be amended in accordance with the Labelling of Food Order.