[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ] page 20

City of London 1965

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

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Article	Informal or Formal Sample	Nature of adulteration or irregularity	Action
"Doctor" Pure Tea	Informal	Consisted of ordinary tea. The label tended to imply that the tea was medically recommended, and was consequently considered liable to be misleading.	Written representations were made to the retailing company who are also responsible for the packing of this commodity. Discussions took place with their representative and an amended label has now been submitted to and approved by this Department.
* Doughnut, remains of	Informal	The specimen contained in the jam filling the carcase of a beetle larva (Terebrionid) and a small lump of earth.	Representations made to manufacturers but further action not considered necessary.
* Farmhouse Wonderloaf (Sliced)	Informal	Contained embedded in one of the slices where it had been baked, a small house fly.	The matter was taken up with the bakery concerned and the local authority in the area where the bakery is situated. The complainant did not wish to give evidence on behalf of the Corporation of London and it was not possible therefore to take any legal action.
* Fragment of glass from a plate of meat	Informal	The spedimen corresponded to a fragment broken from the rim of a wine glass.	This piece of glass was found on a plate of food at a banquet and could have come from a wine glass broken during the meal. After a thorough investigation it was considered that no useful purpose would be achieved by further action.
*Ham, Sliced	Informal	The ham was slightly stale and showed extensive green phosphorescent areas on the surface. It was considered unsuitable for sale.	An inspection of the premises from which this ham was sold indicated that there was a quick and constant turnover of ham and other cooked meats and no criticism could be made in their method of storage or of their stock rotation. There was some uncertainty as to the time which had elapsed between the purchase of the ham and the complaint being made to this department. It was not possible, therefore, to take any further action regarding this complaint.
Hofferman's Swisson Rye	Informal	Consisted of processed cheese with caraway seeds. The sample did not consist of, nor contain, rye, and the description was considered incorrect and confusing.	Written representations were made to the importers who have agreed to discontinue the importation of this type of cheese;
Kipper Fillets Frozen	Informal	Contained artificial colouring matter (Brown FK) the presence of which was not disclosed on the label as required by the Labelling of Food Order.	This matter was investigated last year when the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food was informed in writing of the difficulties encountered in dealing with this problem. Accordingly therefore, no further action has been taken at the present time.
* "Laidabeille"	Informal	The label did not conform to the requirements of the Labelling of Food Order. The product was claimed to contain numerous vitamins but the quantities were not stated, and the label did not include a correct statement of ingredients.	Correspondence and subsequent discussion with the manufacturers resulted in the label being amended.
Mead	Informal	Consisted of melomel prepared from grape and apple juice fermented with honey, containing Proof Spirit 24 per cent. The term "Mead" was not considered to be an "appropriate designation" and the declaration of fruit basis and strength did not comply with the Labelling of Food Order.	Appropriate representations were made to the producers and bottlers of this commodity and as a result suitably amended labels are now in use.