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 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]
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| Sample | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake and frosting mixes | 9 | 3 | 1. Contained prohibited colouring matter — destroyed 1 Contained insufficient butter fat — letter to merchant 1 Contained prohibited emulsifier — letter to merchant and local MOH 2 Incorrect label — letters to merchant and local MOH |
| Chocolate mousse mix | 0 | 1 | Contained prohibited colouring matter—letters to merchant and local MOH |
| Sour cream chocolate fudge mix | 1 | 0 | |
| Pancake mix | 2 | 0 | |
| Angel food de luxe mix | 0 | 1 | Contained prohibited emulsifier — re-exported |
| Blueberry muffin mix | 1 | 0 | |
| Flavoured puddings | 4 | 1 | Contained prohibited colouring matter — released for research work only |
| Chocolate fudge and strawberry instant breakfasts | 2 | 0 | Incorrect labels — letters to merchant and local MOH 6.Contained prohibited colouring matter-re-exported 2 Contained prohibited preservative — re-exported Contained prohibited colouring matter — destroyed |
| Dessert Toppings | 2 | 8 | |
| Gelatin desserts | 6 | 1 | |
| Whisky sour cakes | 1 | 0 | |
| Brandy cakes | 1 | 0 | |
| Rum cakes | 1 | 0 | |
| Panettone cake | 1 | 0 | |
| Southern Pecan Pie | 1 | 0 | |
| Cherry pie filling | 1 | 0 | |
| Crepes Suzettes | 1 | 0 | |
| Quick jelly mix | 1 | 0 | |
| Butter and sugar mixture | 1 | 0 | |
| Orange fruit filling case | 1 | 0 | |
| Orange nectar | 0 | ||
| Frosting cream | 0 | ||
| Raspberry bits | 1 | 0 | |
| Scented pan masala | 1 | 0 | |
| Soutzoukko (confectionery) | 0 | 1 | Attacked by mould — destroyed Contained prohibited colouring matter — destroyed Contained prohibited colouring matter — re-exported Incorrect label —letter to merchant and local MOH Contained prohibited colouring matter -re-exported |
| Bubble gum | 6 | 1 | |
| Sweets | 13 | 3 | |
| Assorted glace fruits | 1 | 0 | |
| Fruits and candies | 0 | 1 | |
| Confectionery bars | 1 | 0 | |
| Nougat sticks | 1 | 0 | |
| Fruit dragees | 1 | 0 | |
| Whistle snacks | 1 | 0 |