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
Lewisham 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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| Article | Formal or Informal | Adulteration or irregularity | Action taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherries in syrup, canned (2 samples) | Formal | Colouring matter contained 2 dyes not permitted by the Colouring matter in Food Regulations | Legal proceedings instituted |
| Grenadilla, canned | Informal | Excessive tin | No further stocks |
| Pineapple pie filling, canned | Informal | Incorrect labelling | Canadian trade organisation notified |
| Rubbed sage | Formal | Excessive lead | Legal proceedings instituted |
| Thyme powder | Informal | Excessive lead | Formal sample |
| Herbes de Provence | Informal | Excessive lead | Formal sample |
| Bouquet Garni | Informal | Incorrect labelling | Formal sample |
| Pork sausages | Formal | Contained 62 % meat | Manufacturers warned |
| Vongole al Naturale, canned (2 samples) | Informal | Incorrect labelling | Stocks detained, relabelled and released |
| Cooking butter, canned | Informal | Rancid | No further action |
| Sugar confectionery, "Flowerpots" (3 samples) | Informal | Contained colouring not permitted by Colouring matter in Food Regulations | Imported from Geneva —consignee's local authority notified |
| Curry powder | Informal | Excessive lead | Imported from France —re-exported |
| Fruits in syrup, canned (2 samples) | Informal | Incorrect labelling | Imported from Italy— consignee's local authority notified |
| Herbes de provence (9 samples) | Informal | Contained lead | Imported from France —re-exported |
| Thyme powder (11 samples) | Informal | Contained lead | Imported from France re-exported |
| Bouquet Catalan (2 samples) | Informal | Incorrect labelling | Imported from France —re-exported |
| Barbecue spice | Informal | Incorrect labelling | Imported from France —re-exported |
| Ox lung | Informal | Contained colouring not permitted by Colouring matter in Food Regulalations | Imported from France for animal food— Ministry notified |
| Instant low-fat milk, skimmed | Informal | Incorrectly labelled | Vendor and canner notified—label altered to comply |
| Rice | Informal | Contaminated by insects | Stock returned to importers |