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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TT.52 | Pure Ghee Substitute (Canned) | Unsuitably labelled. The label did not specify the name and address of the packer or labeller, nor include a statement of ingredients as required by the Labelling of Food Order. | The attention of the Importers has been drawn to the Public Analyst's comments and advised that in view of the Analyst's remarks the product should in future be labelled in accordance with the Analyst's recommendations. The Importers have replied stating they will do all they can to have the error rectified and the comments of the Public Analyst have been passed to the suppliers of the product. |
| TT.56 | Pure Vegetable Ghee (Canned) | An unsuitable description, since the product was not a form of ghee but a substitute made from hardened vegetable oils. No declaration of ingredients appeared on the label. | See sample TT.50. |
| TT.67 | Almonds (Shelled) | Consisted of Bitter Almonds and yielded—Hydrocyanic acid, 0.20%. These almonds are poisonous and should only oe sold, properly labelled, for manufacturing purposes. | The Importers have indicated that the almonds are to be used for manufacturing purposes. most probably for the manufacture after blanching of marzipan. |
| TT.71 | Toast | Contained boric acid, 250 p.p.m. This article is not permitted to contain boric acid preservative. | The attention of the Importers has been drawn to the comments of the Public Analyst and their observations requested. |