Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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Administrative Action Taken in Regard to Samples Reported to be NOT GENUINE
Sample No. | Article | Nature of Adulteration and/or irregularity | Action Taken |
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96 | Lemon Flavouring | Contained an artificial yellow colouring matter, the presence of which was not declared on the label as required by the Labelling of Food Order. | Wholesaler advised of the Public Analyst's comments and they have been requested to arrange for the label of the product to be amended accordingly. |
159 | Chips (Potatoes) | Decomposing and unfit for human consumption. | Submitted following complaint of food poisoning from member of the public. |
213 | Oyster Soup Guinness (Canned) | Contained alcohol, 0.04%. This proportion of alcohol corresponds to only 1% of Guinness' stout, and was considered insufficient to justify the description "Oyster Soup with Guinness". | Producer advised of Public Analyst's report on the product and asked for observations thereon. |
353 | Apple Dessert (Bilberry Flavour) | Contained sulphur dioxide, 400 p.p.m., the presence of which was not disclosed on the label. | The Public Analyst's comments have been drawn to the attention of the suppliers of the dessert and observations have been requested. |
364 | Lemon Drink | Contained cyclamic acid, 0.62%. Cyclamic acid is an artificial sweetener not permitted in food. | The comments of the Public Analyst were drawn to the attention of the manufacturers and their observations requested. |