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
flour4596322
Butter71421
Confectionery, sugar178
Coffee, cocoa, and chocolate2101222
Cream156
Drinks, soft459
Dripping, lard, suet1212
Drugs2575911
Fish, canned66
Flavourers and condiments495992911
Fruit, dried17811
Icecream25961
Jellies and custards2222
Jams, marmalade and pre
serves11718
Lager, canned11
Margarine77
Meat products121233
Milk11283922
Milk, Channel Islands66
Milk, condensed1010
Milk drink11
Milk, hot8833
Mussels, cooked1_1
Paste, fish and meat1919
Pies, meat33
Sausages3424511
Soups1212
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