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City of London 1963

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]

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ArticleInformal or formal SampleNature of adutration or irregularyAction
Shredded Beef SuetInformalContained: Fat 75.7% Flour 24.3% Shredded Suet should contain at least 83% of fat.Written representations made to retailer and wholesaler. Remainder of stock withdrawn.
Tomato PasteInformalThe sample contained an excessive amount of fungus, the Howard Mould Count being 65% positive.Matter in abeyance pending outcome of proceedings instituted under Imported Food Regulations.
♦Tonic (Mixt. Gent. Alk. with Nux Vomica).InformalThe specimen contained a deposit of calcium carbonate amounting to 0.02 per cent and indicating the use of tap water. The British Pharmacopoeia required the use of Purified Water in the preparation of medicines.This matter was taken up with the Chemist concerned.

* These samples were examined as a result of complaint by members of the public.

ANALYTICAL EXAMINATIONS

(Other than Food and Drugs Act)

Albumen, Granular2Ham Roll1
Apple Sauce, Tinned1Jam, Tinned1
Butter1Lard1
Cauliflower, Dehydrated1Meat7
Chicken, Tinned2Minced Meat2
Cooking Compound2Peel, Mixed18
Comed Beef, Tinned1Potatoes, Dehydrated1
Curry, Tinned1Tea1,639
Drugs & Medicines2Tomatoes, Tinned3
Fruit, Dried10Tomato Puree, Tinned7
Fruit, Tinned18Vegetables, Tinned6
Fruit Concentrate, Tinned4
Ham, Tinned2TOTAL1,733

In addition 62 samples of meat were taken at the request of the Government Chemist.

BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS

Albumen74Meat779
Bacon1Prawns98
Beef Steak1Russian Slice1
Chops, Cooked1Sausages1
Uncooked1Swab from Neck
Egg Custard1(in connection with food poisoning enquiry)1
Faeces36
Jam1Turkey, Roast1
Kidneys1TOTAL999
Liver1

FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955 (Section 16)
This Section provides for registration of premises for the sale, manufacture for sale or
storage of ice cream, or the preparation or manufacture of sausages or potted, pressed, pickled or
preserved food intended for sale.

The following table shows the types of business carried on:-

Nature of Business for which registered
Sale and storage of pre-packed ice cream85
Manufacture, sale and storage of ice cream3
Selecting and sorting of sausage casings9
Preparation and cooking of jellied eels and shellfish14
Cooking of hams1