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 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]
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| Sample | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks Fin Cake | 1 | 0 | |
| Pink Salmon | 1 | 0 | |
| Tuna | 2 | 0 | |
| Sliced Smoked Saithe | 1 | 1 | Contained non-permitted preservative - Re-exported. |
| Fried Oysters | 1 | 0 | |
| Mock Caviar | 0 | 1 | Contained non-permitted preservative — Re-exported. |
| Cuttle Fish | 1 | 1 | Contained non-permitted preservative — Re-exported. |
| Fried Dace with Black Beans | 1 | 0 | |
| Carnauba Wax | 0 | 1 | Non-permitted emulsifier — Re-exported. |
| Tea | 13 | 0 | |
| Animal Feeding Stuffs (Examined by the Agricultural Analyst) | 14 | 0 | 3 samples contained a small excess of protein beyond the prescribed limits. 3 samples contained added copper which was not declared as required by the Act. 1 sample contained a small excess of oil beyond the prescribed limits. The merchants concerned were warned that they should ensure that these products conform with the necessary Acts and Regulations. |
| Prawns and Shrimps | 715 | 10 | Contaminated with salmonella -Destroyed. Some consignments showed high plate counts and were released with a warning to keep deep frozen until eaten. |
| Frozen Oysters | 7 | 0 | |
| Frozen Lobstermeat | 1 | 0 | |
| Frozen Crabmeat | 59 | 0 | |
| Australian Boneless Mutton | 10 | 2 | Contaminated with salmonella-Destroyed. |
| Beef Cuts | 270 | 15 | Contaminated with salmonella-Destroyed. |
| Minced Beef | 18 | 2 | Contaminated with salmonella-Released for animal feeding. |
| Minced Beef Steak in Gravy | 6 | 0 | |
| Frozen Beef Patties | 2 | 0 | |
| Lamburger Patties | 1 | 0 | |
| Frozen Spring Roll | 1 | 0 | |
| Protein | 7 | 3 | Faecal and non-Faecal Coli present. Re-exported. |
| Frozen and Dried Egg | 498 | 0 | |
| Frozen Frogs Legs | 0 | 1 | Contaminated with salmonella-Re-exported. |
| Skim Milk Powder | 1 | 0 | |
| Made-up Milk | 0 | 1 | High Plate count. Ship sailed. |
| Sultanas | 1 | 0 | No action. |