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
City of London 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]
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| Sample | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchovies | 1 | 0 | |
| Cod Roe | 1 | 0 | |
| Cod Roe Paste | 1 | 0 | |
| Tinned Crab Meat | 4 | 0 | |
| Tuna Fish | 4 | 0 | (1) Incorrect Label. Letterto Merchant & Local M.O.H. |
| Fish Balls | 1 | 0 | |
| Fish in Oil | 1 | 0 | |
| Herring Roes | 1 | 0 | |
| Herring Fillets | 0 | 3 | Contained prohibited preservative Letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. |
| Herrings with Onions | 1 | 0 | |
| Herrings with Dill Sauce | 1 | 0 | |
| Herrings with Tomato Sauce | 1 | 0 | |
| Mackerel Fillets | 2 | 0 | |
| Fillets of Sole | 1 | 0 | |
| Curry Clams | 1 | 0 | |
| Carp with Scallions | 1 | 0 | Incorrect Label. Letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. Incorrect Label. Letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. |
| Spiced Harslet | 1 | 0 | |
| Beefburgers | 2 | 0 | |
| Hamburger Patties | 1 | 0 | |
| Tinned Steak | 4 | 0 | |
| Tinned Sausages | 3 | 0 | (1) Incorrect Label. Letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. |
| Frankfurters | 1 | 0 | |
| Fish Sausage | 1 | 0 | Incorrect Label. Letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. |
| Hot Dogs | 1 | 0 | |
| Meat Balls in Curry | 1 | 0 | |
| Curry Beef | 1 | 0 | |
| Beef with Rice | 1 | 0 | |
| Beef Ragout | 1 | 0 | |
| Corned Beef | 2 | 1 | Samples drawn at the request of Merchant in order to establish their fitness for human consumption prior to export. In view of result no Certificate of Health was issued. |
| Chicken Fillets | 1 | 0 | |
| Curry Chicken | 1 | 0 | |
| Chicken Wings | 1 | 0 | Incorrect Label. Letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. |
| Chicken in Supreme Sauce | 1 | 0 | |
| Quenelles of Poultry | 1 | 0 | |
| Rooster in Wine | 1 | 0 | |
| Foul Medamas | 1 | 0 | |
| Ox Tongue | 2 | 0 | |
| Jugged Hare | 1 | 0 | Incorrect Label. Letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. |
| Tinned Tripe | 1 | 0 | |
| Ravioli | 5 | 0 | |
| Chopped Ham with Pork | 1 | 0 | |
| Cured Meats | 5 | 0 | |
| Tortellini | 1 | 0 | |
| Stewed Pork | 1 | 0 | Incorrect Label. Letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. Incorrect Label. Letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. |
| Braised Duck | 1 | 0 | |
| Meat Balls and Vegetables | 1 | 0 | |
| Tinned Kangaroo Meat. | 1 | 0 | Incorrect Label. Letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. |
| Handy Lunch | 1 | 0 | Incorrect Label. Letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. |
| Goulash | 1 | 0 | |
| Smart Ham | 1 | 0 | Uncertificated - Re-export notice served. |
| Baby Ham | 1 | 0 | Uncertificated — Re-export notice served. |
| Smoked Meat | 1 | 0 | Uncertificated — Re-export notice served. |
| Lard | 30 | 0 | (16) Incorrect Labels. Letter to Merchants and Local M.O.H.'s. |