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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Table 37—continued

ArticleFormal or informalAdulteration or irregularityAction taken or result of proceedings
Dried parsleyInformalContained grit and earthManufacturer withdrew stocks from sale
Cold milkFormal2.6% deficient in milk fatLetter of advice sent
Hot milkFormal27.3% deficient in milk fat and 13.8% deficient in milk solids other than milk fatWarning letter sent
Pickling spiceInformalSample contained dried earthFormal sample taken
Pickling spiceFormalSample contained stone and dried earthReferred to local authority where supplier's premises situated
MilkFormal4.1% deficient in milk solids other than milk fatWarning letter sent
Luncheon meatInformalSample contained only 68% meatThere is no standard for meat content
Hot milkFormal13.1% deficient in milk solids other than milk fatWarning letter sent
Horseradish sauceInformalContained a dyestuff not mentioned on labelFurther sample to be taken
Horseradish sauceInformalContained colouring matter not mentioned on labelReferred to manufacturer for observation
Horseradish sauceInformalAll ingredients not specified on labelManufacturer stated labels were approved by Ministry of Food
Non-brewed condimentInformalContained only 3.8% acetic acidFormal sample to be taken
Non-brewed condimentFormalContained only 3.8% acetic acidWarning letter sent
Hot milkFormalContained only 2.7% milk fatLetter of advice sent
Pork luncheon meatInformalContained only 74% meatNo standard, but supplier asked for comments
Plain flourInformalSample deficient in creta praeparata and ironA mixture of two flours supplied by different millers. Both asked for
Gravy powderInformalAll ingredients not specified on labelexplanationLabels prepared after advice from Ministry of Food
Lemon juiceInformalSample showed stock had deterioratedRemaining stock destroyed
Stoned raisins Plain flourFormal14% of raisins had not had stones removedImported from Australia. Ministry informed
InformalSample contained excess of creta praeparataManufacturer's comments invited