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.125 | Cooked Pork Shoulder (Canned) | Meat content, 80%. The label of the product did not bear the appropriate description required by the Canned Meat Product Regulations. Neither did it include the appropriate designation of each of the ingredients as required by the Labelling of Food Order. | The Importers were advised of the Public Analyst's comments and their observations requested. In reply the importers confirmed that the suppliers in Holland had been informed of the adverse report and instructed to amend the label accordingly. |
| TT.131 | Tapioca | Consisted of a mixture of sago and tapioca. | Administr a t i v e error—samples satisfactory. |
| TT. 132 | Flaked Sago | Consisted of Lump Tapioca. | Administr a t i v e error—samples satisfactory. |
| TT.137 | Hot Pickled Cherry Peppers (Bottled) | The label did not include a declaration of each of the ingredients as required by the Labelling of Food Order. | The importers were advised of the Public Analyst's comments and their observations requested. In reply the importers confirmed that the suppliers in Canada had been informed of the adverse report and instructed to amend the label accordingly. |
| TT.156 | Confectionery (Mints) | Contained two artificial colouring matters, one of which, Patent Blue V, is not permitted in food by the Colouring Matter in Food Regulations. | The comments of the Public Analyst were drawn to the attention of the importers and as a result the consignment was subsequently shipped back to the country of origin. |