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

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Lewisham 1967

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

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Table 64—continued

ArticleFormal or informalAdulteration or irregularityAction taken
Assorted fruits flavoured lollipopsInformalContained unauthorised artificial colouring matterImported goods. Reexported
,,Informal,,,,
Anchovy paste with butterInformalContained non - permitted sorbic acid preservativeImported goods. Importer contacted
Aspic jelly powderInformalContained sulphur dioxide which was not disclosed on the labelNo further action
Minced beefInformalContained preservativeSubsequent sample satisfactory. No further action
Prepared Dijon mustard with white wineInformalContained sulphur dioxide which was not disclosed on the labelImported goods. Importer notified
ChutneyInformalInadequately labelledHome made goods. No further stock
Low calorie salad dressingInformalDid not contain any oilStock withdrawn. Container relabelled to comply with Salad Cream regulations
Oyster flavoured sauceInformalContained non - permitted benzoic acidFormal sample being taken
Fish gravyInformalIncorrect labellingFormal sample being taken
Cheese sauce mixInformalContained undisclosed colouring matterImported goods. Investigations continuing
Preserved beef sausagesInformalContained insufficient meatFormal sample being taken
Italian Cheddar cheeseInformalContained insufficient milk fat in the dry matterFound to be Parmesan — arrangements made for labelling or importation
Beef Chow Mein, cannedInformalContained insufficient meatNo action
Chicken Chow Mein, cannedInformalContained insufficient chicken meatNo action
Sugar confectionery, Mirabelle bonbonsInformalContained a non-permitted colouring matterRe-exported
Curry powderInformalContained excessive leadFormal sample to be taken
Lime juice cordialInformalContained insufficient lime juiceStill under investigation
Fines HerbesInformalIncorrect labellingLabel to be amended
Ballottine aux Olives, cannedInformalIncorrect labellingRe-exported