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
Hornchurch 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornchurch]
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SAMPLES SUBMITTED TO PUBLIC ANALYSTS AND FOUND TO BE ADULTERATED OR UNDER STANDARD.
| Sample No. | Article (General description) | Nature of adulteration or irregularity | Action taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inf. 3082 | Ham and chicken roll. | Meat content 58%. Low for an article described as ham and chicken roll. | Manufacturer informed but no further action in view of absence of legal standard for this type of product. |
| Inf. 3119 | Chicken capri. | Meat content 25% Low for an article described as chicken capri. | Formal sample taken (see next entry). |
| F. 1528 | Chicken capri. | Meat content 22%. Low for an article described as chicken capri. | Manufacturer informed but no further action in view of absence of legal standard for this type of product. |
| Inf. 3123 | Baby food. | Contained less than 1 /6th of stated amount of vitamin A. | Formal sample taken (see next entry). |
| F. 1527 | Baby food. | Contained less than stated amount of vitamin A. | Steps taken to increase amount of vitamin A and subsequent sample found to be genuine |
| Inf. 3191 | Bismuth, pepsin and pancreatin tablets. | Contained 0.5% bismuth carbonate instead of 0.9% as stated on label. | Manufacturer informed. Formal sample taken and found to be genuine |
| Inf. 3272 | Macaroon biscuit mix. | Misdescription as no ground almonds found. | Formal sample taken (see next entry). |
| F. 1545 | Macaroon biscuit mix. | Misdescription as no ground almonds found. | Manufacturer informed. New pack now on sale with correct labelling. |
| Inf. 3303 | Corned beef. | Contained 11% of connective tissue (skin and blood vessels). An excessive amount, | Formal sample taken (see next entry). |