[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough] page 271

Greenwich 1968

[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
269	Chicken Capri. Canned	Contained chicken meat, not more than 22%. In the Pub— lic Analyst's opinion this product should contain at least 35% of meat.	Manufacturer advised of the coming into force of new Regulations relating to the composition of meat products.
279	Creamed Potatoes	The sample contained no cream or milk. The description "Creamed Potatoes" and the illustration on the label of what appears to be a jug of cream surrounded by potatoes is, in the Public Analyst's opinion, calculated to be misleading when applied to a powder that contains no cream and is not even of a creamy consistency.	The labelling of this product is being actively taken up by a number of authorities with the Manufacturer who is seeking the opinion of Counsel in the matter.
300	Figs, Canned	Contained tin, 300 parts per million. The inside of the can had been heavily attacked and the proportion of tin in the figs was considered excessive.	Retailer and Distributor informed of Public Analyst's report. All remaining stocks with-drawn from sale.
314	American Instant Coffee	Contained Potash, expressed as potassium carbonate, 10%. The product was described on the label as "Soluble solids of pure coffee". Since the soluble solids of pure roasted coffee do not normally contain more than 7% of potash, expressed as potassium carbonate, the addition of not less than 3% is indicated by the analysis and was not disclosed on the label.	Manufacturer asked for explanation.
341	Game Pâté	Contained lead, 26 parts per million. According to the Lead in Food Regulations, 1961, this article should not contain lead in any proportion exceeding 2 parts per million.	Remainder of stock surrendered by Retailer.