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 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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| Article | Formal or Informal | Adulteration or irregularity | Action taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot dog sausages | Informal | Deficient in meat | Letter to importers. |
| Smoked salmon | Informal | Confusing label | Letter to manufacturer. |
| Cream,double pasteurised | Informal | Sample contained fat in amount corresponding to whipping cream | Labelling to be investigated. |
| Cream,real. Devon | Informal | Sample contained fat in amount corresponding to whipping cream | Labelling to be investigated. |
| Vinegar | Informal | Sample was one of non-brewed condiment | Retailer notified. |
| Vinegar essence | Informal | Sample was a coloured solution of acetic acid, and was incorrectly labelled | Label checked with manufacturers. |
| Boned chicken in Jelly | Informal | Sample was deficient in meat | Letter to manufacturer. |
| Jaffa orange juice | Informal | Can showed signs of corrosion | Further sample found to be sound. |
In addition to those submitted to the public analyst for routine examination, the following were submitted because of complaints received or as a result of enquiries into cases of food poisonings-
| Bread (3) | Blackberries |
| Milk (2) | Soup |
| Figs | Tinned cream |
| Chicken | Milk bottle |
| Rice | Cheese |
| Beef | Milk Powder |
| Peanuts | Tinned Tomatoes |
| Rissoles | Tinned Pineapples |
| Peas |