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
Haringey 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Haringey]
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| Sample | Irregularity | Comments and Action taken |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Oil (contd.) | (b) A further sample of palm oil from the same source was taken, and was found to contain 7 parts per million lead which is also considerably in excess of the legal maximum. | The lead again was mainly associated with flakes of paint in the oil. Legal proceedings were taken against the retailer who was fined £15 with 10 gns. costs. |
| Yoghourt | Objection was taken to samples of yoghurt that contained either sorbic acid or benzoic acid added to the fruit puree as preservative. | The regulations relating to the use of preservatives in food do not permit the direct addition of preservatives to yoghurt, and sulphur dixoide is the only preservative which may be included in the fruit puree used to flavour such preparations. The regulations are at present under review, and it is possible that a relaxation may be recommended, as the addition of such preservatives are permitted on the continent. |
Labelling
The following labelling irregularities, noted in respect of 26 samples, were brought to the attention of
the manufacturers or distributors responsible.
Statutory declaration absent or incorrect 6 cases
Misleading Description 6 „
Incorrect Designation 6 „
No common or usual name 5 „
No list of ingredients 4 „
Incorrect list of ingredients 2 „
No name and address 3 „
Alcohol declaration not prescribed 1/12" in height 2 „
Food Complaints
103complaints of unsound foodstuffs were investigated and, where appropriate, legal proceedings were
instituted or warning letters sent. Details are shown in the following table.
41