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

Hackney 1968

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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SampleAnalyst's reportAction taken
Informal
Squares with EggNot properly describedNo action in view of new legislation pending
Grilled ChickenNot properly describedImporter informed. No further stock imported
Jersey Slice with Strawberry JamList of ingredients not completeNo action in view of new legislation pending
Thyme and ParsleyList of ingredients in incorrect orderLetter to manufacturers. Label being amended
Bronchial LinctusDeficient in active ingredientsFormal sample taken
Pood ColoursDeclaration of ingredients not in prescribed formLetter to manufacturers. Label being amended
Banana DrinkIncorrectly describedLetter to manufacturer
Cherry DrinkIncorrectly describedLetter to manufacturer
Jelly TabletContained prohibited colouring matterRemaining stock condemned
TeaIncorrectly labelledCorrespondence with blenders
Long Grain RiceInadequately labelledLetter to manufacturer. Label being amended
SchnittlauchCheese spread incorrectly labelledLetter to importers
Processed CheeseIncorrectly labelledImporters interviewed - new label now in use
Steak and Kidney PieDeficient in meatFormal sample to be taken
Steak and Kidney PieDeficient in meatFormal sample to be taken
Beef Steak PieDeficient in meatFormal sample to be taken
Pork PieDeficient in meatFormal sample to be taken
Meat PieDeficient in meatFormal sample to be taken
Lemon Cheese with eggs and butterPoor colour indicating old stockNo further stock obtainable
Chulent, cannedIncomplete list of ingredients on labelLetter to canners who are amending label
TeaIncorrectly labelledFormal sample to be taken