London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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When made up the sample was found to have a stale taste and
to be of low solubility.
Its label made a general claim that minerals were present but
gave no quantitative particulars.
Action taken—Distributor of product, which is of Australian
origin, when informed of Public Analyst's comments, took
immediate steps to have withdrawn from retail sale any remaining
stocks of this particular brand.
The Condensed Milk Regulations, 1959
No samples of condensed milk were taken during the current
year.
| Article | How Obtained | Examination | Action Taken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bact. or Chem. | Result | |||
| Doughnut | Complaint from member of the public that doughnut contained mouse droppings. | Chem. | The specimen consisted of part of a jam doughnut and contained baked inside it four mouse droppings. | Reported to Committee. Recommended institution of legal proceedings. |
| Blackcurrant Juice Drink | Complaint from member of the public that blackcurrant juice drink tasted watery. | Chem. | The sample contained not more than 2% blackcurrant juice and according to the Soft Drink Regs. 64 a blackcurrant juice drink intended for consumption without dilution should contain at least 5% of fruit juice. | Cafe proprietor warned of infringement of Regulations. No further action. |