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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 938 | Concentrated Chicken Stock Tablets | Description considered inappropriate since the tablets consisted largely of salt (43%) and contained no chicken stock. | The constituents of this product were reformulated some time ago by the Manufacturer in order to conform with the description given to the product. It is probable that the sample obtained for analysis was old stock. The matter is being investigated. |
| 974 | Steakette | The product was pre-packed for sale but the label did not include a statement of the ingredients nor the name and address of the packer. | Manufacturer advised of the Public Analyst's comments and requested to amend the label of the product in order to conform with the requirements of the Labelling of Food Order, 1953. |
| 1020 | Skinless Smoked Cod | Contained artificial colouring matter the presence of which was not disclosed on the label. | Producer advised of infringement and asked to amend the label accordingly. |
| 1061 | Buttermilk | Contained milk fat, 0.91%. The product was labelled "Cultured Buttermilk Drink Fat Free". | Manufacturer advised of Public Analyst's comments on the sample and asked for observations thereon. |
| 1075 | "Lift" (Hot Lemon Tea Drink) | Contained artificial colouring matter the presence of which was not disclosed on the label. | Manufacturer asked to revise label on the product to include the presence of artificial colouring matter in the statement of ingredients. |