London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
View report page
Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Orpington 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
This page requires JavaScript
Continued from previous page...
| Serial No. | Article | Formal or Informal | Nature of adulteration | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 908 | Rice | Informal | Adulterated— Contained 11 pellets of rodent droppings. | The rice concerned was packed at premises in a neighbouring district. The Local Authority's Rodent Operative dealt with a small mouse infestation on the premises and a serious warning was given to the proprietors. |
| 909 | Cake | Informal | Inferior— Contained small black fragments which have the appearance and character of " bakery char." | The necessary action was taken at the bakery concerned. |
| 923 | Beef Sausages | Informal | Inferior— Fat 30 ; lean 33. Total meat 63% SO2 160 ppm. Declaration of preservative not in accordance with Regulations. | The Manufacturers agreed to make the necessary alteration to the label. |
| 924 | Pork Sausages | Informal | Inferior— Fat 27 ; lean 38. Total meat 65% SO2 140 ppm. Declaration of preservative not in accordance with Regulations. | The Manufacturers agreed to make the necessary alteration to the label. |