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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
Shoreditch 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]
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35.
FOOD ADMINISTRATION (Contd.)
10 were notified as being non genuine by the Public Analyst and action was taken as follows:-
| Details | Results | Action taken |
|---|---|---|
| Glycerin & Blackcurrant Pastilles. | Proportion of glycerin (2%) was considered too small to justify the description. | Letter sent to manufacturers drawing attention to recommended "Code of Practice". |
| Milk, Kedassia | Deficiency of 6% milk fat. | Result of informal sample communicated to Local Authority in whose area farm is situated. |
| Shredded Beef Suet (2) | Contained less than 83% fat (81.8% and 79%) | Follow up formal samples taken contained 83$ fat. |
| Malt Vinegar | Contained salt 1%, the presence of which was not disclosed on the label. | Letter sent to manufacturer pointing out requirements of Labelling of Food Order 1953, Part II. |
| Vinegar | Sample was not vinegar but consisted of Water 98.7% Acetic Acid 1.1% Caramel colouring -a small quantity. | Vendor prosecuted. Fined £35 and five guineas costs. (Previous conviction)0 |
| Instant Coffee (2) | Contained sulphur dioxide 400 and 450 ppm. | Foreign product.Importer notified and agreed to withdraw from sale all tins from particular consignment recognised by coding. |
| Marzipan (2) | Contained sorbic acid the presence of which was not disclosed on the label. | Manufacturers notified of omission, replied that correction to label would be made. |