London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Greenwich 1971

[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.ArticleNature of Adulteration and/or irregularityAction Taken
(a) In respect of normal sampling
96Lemon FlavouringContained 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.
159Chips (Potatoes)Decomposing and unfit for human consumption.Submitted following complaint of food poisoning from member of the public.
213Oyster 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.
353Apple 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.
364Lemon DrinkContained 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.