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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| Sample No. | Article | Nature of Adulteration and/or irregularity | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| 720 | Blackcurrant Juice Drink | Contained Blackcurrant juice, not more than 2%. The minimum standard for a soft drink containing fruit juice specified in the Soft Drink Regulations is 5% fruit juice. | The caterer who served the drink was unaware of the requirements of the Soft Drinks Regulations and has now ceased to dispense the drink referred to. |
| 726 | Non-fat Dried Milk | The sample had a stale taste, low solubility and 8% of moisture. The maximum limit for moisture specified in the Dried Milk Regulations is 5%. | Distributor of this product, which is of Australian origin, when informed of Public Analyst's comments took immediate steps to have withdrawn from retail sale any remaining, stocks of this particular brand. |
| 747 | "Lucoz-ade" | Contained Liquid Glucose, 19.5%. According to the label on the bottle the ingredients should have included Liquid Glucose, B.P.C. 23.5%. | Manufacturer advised of Public Analyst's findings and asked for observations thereon. |
| 780 | Blackcurrant Tablets | Consisted of Blackcurrant Flavoured Tablets, containing only 5% of blackcurrant juice. | Manufacturer acquainted of the Public Analyst's observations and asked for comments. |
| 809 | Meatballs in Brown Onion Gravy, Canned | Contained meat, 30%. The minimum meat content for Canned Meat Balls specified in the Canned Meat Regulations is 35%. | Manufacturer informed of result of analysis and the company's observations invited in respect of the deficiency in meat content. |