[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough] page 272

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
386	Sugared Strands	The sample had an objectionable, rancid taste due to partial decomposition of the fat and was considered unfit for consumption.	Small stock remaining in the shop withdrawn from sale.
423	Apricot Chutney	Contained sulphur dioxide, 140 parts per million, the presence of which was not declared on the label as required by the Preservatives in Food Regulations.	Manufacturer requested to amend the label on the product to comply with the Preservatives in Food Regulations.
428	Shredded Suet	Contained suet fat 80%, rice flour 20%. By the provisions of the Food Standards (General Provisions) Order, 1944, and the Food Standards (Suet) Order, 1952, Shredded Suet should contain not less than 83% of beef fat.	Manufacturer stated that check samples are regularly taken at the factory and that they have all proved genuine. Further samples to be taken.
461 599	Iced Lemon Tea Mix	The samples consisted of a Soft Drink Powder inappropriately described. The powder was described on the label as a refreshing summer drink with an illustration of a lemon, but it contained no lemon juice and would not produce a lemon drink complying with the Soft Drink Regulations.	Product re-formulated to conform with regulations.
465	Cochineal Substitute	Consisted of a solution of Carmoisine. The sample was not labelled as required by the Colouring Matter in Food Regulations.	Manufacturer to withdrawn curren! stock and relabel same.
466	lemon Flavouring	The label of the bottle did not bear a statement of ingredients as required by the Labelling of Food Order.	Manufacturer requested to amend the label in accordance with the requirements of the Labelling of Food Order.