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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dried Pineapple | 1 | 0 | |
| Apricot Halves | 1 | 0 | |
| Mandarin Paste | 1 | 0 | |
| Plum Preserve | 1 | 0 | |
| Preserved Fruits | 3 | 0 | (2) Incorrect Labels. Letter to Merchants and Local M.O.H.'s. |
| Prunes | 1 | 0 | |
| Passion Fruit | 1 | 0 | |
| Sultanas | 1 | 0 | |
| Preserved Ginger | 1 | 0 | Tins Blowing — goods released for manufacturing purposes only |
| Jack Fruit | 1 | 0 | |
| Peeled Melons in Syrup | 1 | 0 | |
| Peach Nectar | 1 | 0 | |
| Grape Juice | 3 | 0 | |
| Pineapple Juice | 1 | 0 | |
| Strawberry Juice | 1 | 0 | |
| Lime Juice | 1 | 0 | |
| Fruit Juice | 1 | 0 | |
| Frozen Orange Juice | 1 | 0 | |
| Orange and Lemon Juice | 2 | 0 | |
| Fruit Juice Powder | 1 | 3 | Contained a prohibited artificial sweetener — letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. |
| Orange Concentrate | 1 | 0 | |
| Lemonade Mix | 1 | 0 | Incorrect Label. Letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. Incorrect Label. Letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. |
| Orangeade Mix | 1 | 0 | |
| Mineral Water | 1 | 0 | |
| Drinking Chocolate | 1 | 0 | |
| Apple Pop Ups | 1 | 0 | |
| Raspberry Pop Ups | 1 | 0 | |
| Strawberry Pop Ups | 1 | 0 | |
| Blueberry Pop Ups | 1 | 0 | |
| Chocolate Fudge | 1 | 0 | |
| Sugared Candy | 2 | 0 | |
| Chewine Gum | 1 | 0 | |
| Confectionery | 0 | 1 | Contained prohibited colouring matter — consignment reexported. Contained prohibited colouring matter — letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. |
| Easter Egg Dyes | 0 | 1 | |
| Fill Mix | 1 | 0 | |
| Seasoned Coating Mix | 1 | 0 | |
| Yellow Cake Mix | 1 | 0 | |
| Blueberry Flavour Muffin Mix | 0 | 1 | Contained prohibited colouring matter - letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. |
| Pancake Mix | 1 | 0 | |
| Instant Puddings | 3 | 0 | |
| Butterscotch Pudding | 0 | 1 | Contained prohibited colouring — re-exported. |
| Pie Fillings | 2 | 0 | |
| Cherry Whip | 1 | 0 | |
| Pineapple Cream | 1 | 0 | |
| Cherry Flavouring | 1 | 0 | |
| Pure Bee Honey | 1 | 0 | |
| Egg Custard | 1 | 0 | |
| Orange Cream Biscuits | 1 | 0 | |
| French Biscuits | 1 | 0 | |
| Cheese | 3 | 0 | |
| Cheese Spread | 1 | 0 | |
| Cheese Balls | 1 | 0 | |
| Cheese Biscuits | 1 | 0 | |
| Cheese Bread | 1 | 0 | |
| Milk Powder | 1 | 0 | |
| Chilli Powder | 8 | 3 | (1) Contained prohibited colouring matter — re-export notice served. |
| (1) Contained prohibited colouring matter — Letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. | |||
| Curry Powder | 3 | 0 | (1) Contained extraneous matter -released for sieving and cleansing. |