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 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Haringey]
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Details of Unsatisfactory Samples
| Sample | Irregularity | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese — Emmentaler | Sample contained less than the minimum percentage of milk fat in the dry matter | Manufacturer warned |
| — Full fat hard cheese | Contained insufficient milk fat in the dry matter | In correspondence with the manufacturer |
| Box of 6 jam tarts | Contained a colouring matter which is not permitted by Regulations | Colouring matter changed by manufacturer |
| Kola Drops | Contained a colouring matter which is not permitted by Regulations | Letter sent to manufacturer — still awaiting reply |
| Syrup of Blackcurrant B.P.C. | Contained a colouring matter which is not permitted by Regulations | In correspondence with manufacturers |
| Honey and Apple Jam | Sample contained less than the minimum percentage of soluble solids | Manufacturer warned |
| Mophisto Jelly | Sample contained less than minimum percentage of soluble solids | Still in correspondence with manufacturers |
| Milk (7 samples) | Deficient in non-fatty milk solids | Deficiency due to the condition of the animals |
| Lemon Squash | This food contained Cyclamic Acid which is not permitted by the Regulations | Found to be old stock — Vendor warned |
Labelling Irregularities
| Label inconspicuous | 1 |
| List of ingredients incomplete or absent | 11 |
| List of ingredients included generic terms | 6 |
| Alcoholic declaration incorrect or less than minimum height | 3 |
| No name or address given | 9 |
| Description of ingredients inaccurate | 5 |