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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turmeric Powder | 2 | 0 | |
| Paprika | 2 | 0 | |
| Paprika Flakes | 1 | 0 | |
| Ground Spices | 2 | 0 | |
| Rice Powder | 1 | 0 | |
| Ginger | 1 | 0 | |
| Curry Gravy | 1 | 0 | |
| Chilli Leaves | 1 | 0 | |
| Tarragon Leaves | 1 | 0 | |
| Nutmeg | 1 | 0 | |
| Walnut Kernels | 1 | 0 | |
| Mixed Nuts | 6 | 0 | |
| Flaked Peanuts | 1 | 0 | |
| Salted Peanuts | 1 | 0 | |
| Groundnuts | 56 | 5 | (3) Contained Aflatoxin (Medium) consignment re-exported. |
| (2) Contained Aflatoxin (Medium) consignment released following further sampling. | |||
| Liver Paste | 1 | 0 | |
| Pate de Foie Truffe | 2 | 0 | |
| Soy Sauce | 4 | 2 | Contained a non permitted preservative — re-exported. |
| Cocktail Sauces | 12 | 0 | |
| Sweet and Sour Sauce | 2 | 0 | |
| Worcester Sauce | 1 | 0 | |
| Meat Sauce | 1 | 0 | |
| Spaghetti Sauce | 1 | 0 | |
| Enchlada Sauce | 1 | 0 | |
| Shrimp Sauce | 1 | 0 | Incorrect label. Letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. |
| Oyster Sauce | 0 | 5 | (2) Contained a prohibited preservative — letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. |
| (3) Contained prohibited preservative — re-export notice served. | |||
| Chilli Sauce | 3 | 0 | |
| Mayonnaise | 8 | 1 | Contained prohibited preservative — letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. |
| Various Pickles | 16 | 1 | Contained prohibited preservative — letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. |
| Crispy Cube Relish | 1 | 0 | |
| Pepper Corn Relish | 1 | 0 | |
| Green Tomato Relish | 1 | 0 | |
| Tangy Hot Ketchup | 1 | 0 | |
| Soups | 2 | 0 | |
| Mustard Powder | 2 | 1 | Deficient in Allyllsothiocyanate— Letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H |
| Mustard Plant | 1 | 0 | |
| Snails | 2 | 0 | |
| Instant Fried Onion | 1 | 0 | |
| Satkaro Slices | 1 | 0 | |
| Gaffelbiter | 1 | 0 | |
| Sauerkraut | 1 | 0 | |
| Hamnos Bi Tahini | 1 | 0 | |
| Baba Ghannouj | 1 | 0 | |
| Tahini | 1 | 0 | |
| Boiled Peas in Honey Bean Jam | 0 | 1 | Contained prohibited colouring matter — re-exported. |
| Bouilla Baisse | 1 | 0 | |
| Garnishing Paste | 1 | 0 | Incorrect Label - letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. |
| Gourmet Powder | 1 | 0 | |
| Danish Delight | 1 | 0 | |
| Meatless Wieners | 1 | 0 | |
| Preserved Ducks Eggs | 1 | 0 | |
| Fried Bean Curds | 1 | 0 | |
| Chinese Pickled Beef Plant | 1 | 0 | Incorrect Label - letter to Merchant and Local M.O.H. |
| Soft Bean Jelly | 1 | 0 | |
| Bean Sprouts | 1 | 0 |