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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 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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A detailed analysis of the non-genuine samples and the action taken is set out below:-
| Sample | Analysts's Report | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|
| Formal | ||
| Trahanas | Incorrectly labelled | Warning letter sent to importers |
| Butter Marie Biscuits | Incorrectly labelled | No action as standards are being discussed by Food standards Committee and Biscuit Manufacturers' Association |
| Carrot Juice | Incorrectly labelled | No action as importers could not be traced |
| Golden Tips Tea | Incorrectly labelled | Manufacturers agreed to alter the label to 'Golden Brew Tea' |
| Outline Spread | Incorrectly labelled | Manufacturers agreed to amend label |
| Semolina | Packed in unlabelled polythene bags | Retailer given verbal warning not to pre-pack in unlabelled bags |
| Gari | Packed in unlabelled polythene bags | Retailer given verbal warning not to pre-pack in unlabelled bags |
| Bean Flour | Packed in unlabelled polythene bags | Retailer given verbal warning not to pre-pack in unlabelled bags |
| Ground Egusi (Melon Seeds) | Acidity extremely high and very rancid | Importer advised |
| Dehydrated Prawns | Prawns had undergone spoilage before or during drying | Analyst advised further sampling for bacteriological examination but product sold out |
| Jamaican Drinking Chocolate | Incorrectly labelled | Manufacturers advised of standard sugar content for drinking chocolate |
| Pikado Processed Cheese | Contained excessive water and was deficient in fat | No action-Sample was of cheese spread not processed cheese |
| Non-Fat Skimmed Milk | Incorrectly labelled | Letter to manufacturer reamendment of label |
| Jamaica Ginger Punch | Incorrectly labelled | Importers advised |
| Serbia Salad | Contained lead 4 parts per million. Should not contain more than 2 parts per mill. under Lead in Food Regulations 1961 | Further samples taken and all found to be satisfactory |