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
Kingston upon Thames 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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| Barmene Spread | Incorrectly labelled. The label declared the amount of vitamin B12 present in 1 ounce to be one thousand times greater than was actually present. The sample contained Vitamin B12 -12mcg. per ounce. | The manufacturer agreed to amend the label. |
| Fruit Cocktail in heavy syrup | The article was not of the quality expected. Only l4% of grapes were present compared with the minimum of 6$ expected. | The matter was raised with the importer who found the amounts were well outside tolerances allowed by their specification which required approximately 20% of grapes. The matter was taken up with the supplier. |
| Cheese - soft full fat | Misleading label. The sample consisted of a compound product containing full fat soft cheese and ground pepper grains but the illustration on the wrapper showed a complete coating of pepper grains. | The matter was raised with the importer. |
| Pork Sausages | Contained preservative which was not declared. The sample contained: Sulphur Dioxide 240 parts per million. | Retailer stated preservative notice had been mislaid. Notice now being displayed following a warning. |
| Margarine | Contained excess water. The sample contained: Water - 16.6% being 0.6% in excess. | Followed up by formal sample which proved satisfactory. |