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 1972

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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Number takenNumber non- genuine
Tahini1-
Tea9-
Thin, Sesame Seed2-
Tomatoes and Tomato Products.5-
Vegetables and Vegetable Products .44-
Vinegar and Products .7-
Yam Flour2-
Totals:73313

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In addition to the above 132 Imported Pood and 31 Export Certificate
samples were taken, all of which were found to be genuine.

Table: A detailed analysis of non-genuine samples and the action taken is set out below:-

A detailed analysis of non-genuine samples and the action taken is set out below:-

SampleAnalyst ReportAction Taken
Instant Non-Fat Milk (skimmed)Contained milk fat 1.35%. The Analyst was of the opinion that the description of this product as Instant Non-Fat Milk was incorrect and that the correct description should be Low Fat Dried Milk Powder.Referred to Borough Solicitor for legal proceedings.
Tulip Hot DogSausagesContained meat, including fat 61.7%. Under the Sausage and Other Meat Product Regs. 1967 "Frankfurters in Brine' are required to have a meat content of not less than 70% calculated on the drained weight of the sausage. The Analyst was of the opinion that this standard should apply to this product and that the sample was therefore deficient in meat.Referred to Borough Solicitor for legal proceedings.
Low Calorie Vinegar and Oil DressingContained Vegetable Oil 13.7%. Egg Yolk solids absent. Under the Salad Cream Regs. 1966 Salad Cream or Salad Dressing is required to contain not less than 25% of edibleReferred to Borough Solicitor for legal proceedings