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 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]
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| Sample | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Vinegar | 1 | 0 | |
| Orange Base Vinegar | 1 | 0 | |
| Paella | 1 | 0 | |
| Kam Chow | 0 | 1 | Contained prohibited colouring - re-exported. |
| Noodles in tomato sauce | 1 | 0 | |
| Gnocchi in tomato sauce | 1 | 0 | |
| Salicia Stew | 1 | 0 | |
| Chop suey | 1 | 0 | |
| Bolognese | 1 | 0 | |
| Succotash | 1 | 0 | |
| Mustard Bran | 1 | 0 | |
| Wine Sauerkraut | 1 | 0 | Incorrect label - letters to merchant and local MOH. |
| Weinkraut | 1 | 0 | |
| Paprika Salad | 1 | 0 | |
| Bean Curd | 1 | 0 | |
| Cream Powder | 1 | 0 | |
| Milk or cream dry substitute | 1 | 0 | |
| Cheese Powder | 1 | 0 | |
| Cheese Spread | 1 | 0 | |
| Smoked Cheese | 1 | 0 | Incorrect label-letters to merchant and local MOH. |
| Halloumi (Cheese) | 1 | 0 | Incorrect label-letter to merchant. |
| Parmesan cheese powder | 1 | 0 | |
| Cheese wafers | 2 | 0 | |
| Biscuits | 1 | 0 | |
| Flour | 10 | 1 | Contained insufficient chalk - letter to merchant. |
| Soya Bean Flour | 1 | 0 | |
| Edible gelatine | 2 | 0 | |
| Spring roll | 1 | 0 | |
| Dried lily flower | 1 | 0 | |
| Quail eggs | 1 | 0 | |
| Snails and shells | 1 | 0 | |
| Cough mixture | 1 | 0 | Incorrect label - letters to merchant and local MOH. |
| Soup nuts (crispies) | 1 | 0 | |
| Egg noodles | 1 | 0 | |
| Vegetable stabilizer | 1 | 0 | |
| Breakfast cereal | 0 | 1 | Contained prohibited preservative - reexported. |
| Garnish (Fish and chicken) | 2 | 0 | Incorrect label - letters to merchant and local MOH. |
| Imitation Bacon Bits | 1 | 0 | |
| Coffee | 3 | 0 | |
| Blended tea | 0 | 1 | Sea-water contaminated-destroyed. |
| Wheat germ | 1 | 0 | |
| Desiccated coconut | 1 | 0 | |
| Japanese food perfume | 1 | 0 | |
| Cereal beverage | 1 | 0 | |
| Lye Water | 1 | 0 | Caustic solution - letters to merchant and local MOH. |
| Bottle of beer | 1 | 0 | |
| Soft drink | 1 | 0 | |
| Almond Cordial | 1 | 0 | |
| Liquorice flavoured Yan Min | 1 | 0 | Incorrect label - letters to merchant and local MOH. |