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 1971
[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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.676 | Savoury Tuna with Celery and Gherkins | Contained 450 p.p.m. of tin. Can corroded. | The observations of the Public Analyst were conveyed to the manager of the supermarket retailing the product and the remaining stock of 37 tins was surrendered. The manager also gave an assurance that stocks held in other branches of the firm would also be withdrawn from sale immediately. Subsequent visits to food premises in the borough confirmed that the product was no longer on display. The supplier of the fish was also advised of the Analyst's findings and they confirmed that the stocks examined were imported from France a year ago and further supplies would not be imported. |
| G.810 | Dairy Cream Cakes | Slightly Stale. | No further action. |
| G.844 | Prawn Cocktail Sauce | Surface mould growth due to perforated metal cap. | The proprietor of the shop advised of the Public Analyst's report. No further stocks of the consignment left, however, at that time. When further stocks become available another sample will be taken and submitted for examination. |