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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GP.256 | Pepper | Labelled in a foreign language. | The Public Analyst's observations were drawn to the attention of the Importers. The Importers in reply advised that the consignment was obtained as a sample and was not for distribution. Any future consignments of the product would be labelled in accordance with the Labelling of Food Order, 1953. |
| GP.257 | Herrings in Natural Oil | Had a slight taint of decomposition. | Manufa cturer advised. |
| GP.264 | Cocktail Vegetables | Ingredients and name and address not stated. "Enriched with Vitamin C":— The minimum amount present was not stated. | The observations of the Public Analyst were brought to the attention of the importers of the product who in reply advised that the sample was one of a sample consignment and in view of the adverse report, future consignments of the commodity would carry a label to conform with regulations. A sample from a fresh consignment has since been submitted for examination and the report from the Analyst is awaited. |