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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 835 | Instant Coffee | Contained caffeine, 2.3%. The small proportion of caffeine found in the sample corresponds to the presence of only 46% of the dried water-soluble solids of ordinary roasted coffee. Instant Coffee should contain at least 95% of dried water-soluble solids of coffee. | Manufacturer asked for observations on Public Analyst's comments. |
| 849 | Blackcurrant Health Drink | Contained sulphur dioxide, 520 parts per million. This article may contain sulphur dioxide in a proportion not exceeding 350 parts per million. | Manufacturer informed of result of analysis and asked for observations on the Public Analyst's findings. |
| 893 | Cut Mixed Peel | Contained sulphur dioxide, 150 parts per million. This article may contain sulphur dioxide in a proportion not exceeding 100 parts per million. | Distributor informed of result of analysis and asked for observations thereon. |
| 914 | Stewed Steak and Gravy, Canned | Contained meat, 70%. Canned meat with gravy should contain not less than 75% of meat. | Manufacturer informed of results of analysis and asked for observations thereon. |
| 934 | Cocktail Cherries | Contained sulphur dioxide, 60 parts per million, the presence of which was not disclosed on the label of the pack. | Manufacturer advised of result of analysis and invited to amend the label to include the presence of sulphur dioxide in the declaration of ingredients contained in this product. |