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

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Islington 1958

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]

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Samples analysed Table 36

ArticlesExaminedAdulterated
FormalInformalTotalFormalInformalTotal
Baking powder, cereals and
flour45963—22
Butter71421———
Confectionery, sugar178———
Coffee, cocoa, and chocolate21012—22
Cream156———
Drinks, soft459———
Dripping, lard, suet—1212———
Drugs25759—11
Fish, canned—66———
Flavourers and condiments495992911
Fruit, dried1781—1
Icecream25961———
Jellies and custards—2222———
Jams, marmalade and pre
serves11718———
Lager, canned1—1———
Margarine—77———
Meat products—1212—33
Milk1128392—2
Milk, Channel Islands—66———
Milk, condensed—1010———
Milk drink1—1———
Milk, hot8—83—3
Mussels, cooked1_1———
Paste, fish and meat—1919———
Pies, meat—33———
Sausages34245—11
Soups—1212———
Vegetables, canned167———
Spirits4610———
Sugar, brown22
TOTALS6152658781826

Non-genuine samples Table 37

ArticleFormal or informalAdulteration or irregularityAction taken or result of proceedings
Glucose tabletsInformalIncorrect statement of ingredients on labelManufacturer agreed to amend label
Gravy powderInformalIncorrect statement of ingredients on labelWarning letter sent
CocoaInformalIncorrect statement of ingredients on labelReferred to manufacturer
CocoaInformalIncorrect statement of ingredients on labelReferred to manufacturer
Pork luncheon meatInformalSample contained only 74% meatThere is no standard for meat content
Pork sausagesInformalSample contained only 45% meatFormal sample taken which proved genuine