London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Shoreditch 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]

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35.

FOOD ADMINISTRATION (contd.).

DetailsResultsAction taken.
Ammoniated Tincture of Quinine B.P.C.Proportion of Ammonia 44 per cent deficientStock withdrawn and returned to manufacturer. Letter sent to vendor and manufacturer.
SausagesContained Sulphur dioxide 80 p.p.m.No action.Notice declaring that sausages contained
sausagesContained Sulphur dioxide 200 p.p.m.preservative was on show in both cases.
Blended Tea (2)Contained lead 12 p.p.m.Tea was re-blended and a further sample taken showed a lead content of 7 p.p.m.
Slice of breadContained a torn piece of cardboard which had been baked in it.Warning letter to vendor. (one of two suppliers)
Bread (sliced)Contained in each of the two slices where it had baked, a small piece of mauve cotton material.Warning letter sent. Baker undertook to install flour sieve.
Buttered Rolls (3)Consisted of rolls spread with margarine, or a mixture of margarine and butter.Warning letters sent to offenders. General circular sent to all cafes and restaurants.
Ginger RootGinger was seriously damaged by mildew.Agreed to exportation to Dublin to be processed for cattle fodder.
Medicinal ParaffinContained a small amount of water, fungus, sugar and aniseed,probably due to use of dirty bottle.Further sample taken found to be genuine.
Bitter Beer Mild BeerSamples had a sour taste due to acetous fermentation.Brewer and publican warned Subsequent samples satisfactory.
Pineapple FlavouringContained Benzoic Acid 180 p.p.m.Last of old stock - no formal sample obtainable. New stock satisfactory. Labelled "Milk Shake Cordial".
GinContained excessive water 7.7 per centPublican prosecuted. Fined £15 and three guineas costs.
Ground nutmeg (2)Contained 15% ground nutmeg shellsRetailer pleaded warranty.