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 1973
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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| Analysts Report | Action taken | |
|---|---|---|
| content of not less than 70% calculated on the drained weight of the sausage. | ||
| H 264 Snowcrest Medium Pat Soft Cheese | On examination the sample complied with the requirements of the Cheese Order 1970, but contained in addition a proportion of onion which was not declared on the list of ingredients, but was indicated on a separate sticky label. This was not clearly visible. The Public Analyst was of the opinion that the correct description for this product is Medium Pat Soft Cheese with Onion' and that onion should be included in the list of ingredients. | Letter sent to Manufacturer. |
| H393 Dried Skimmed Milk | Contained milk fat 0.81%. The label on the tin containing this product which contains milk fat, bore the declaration 'Instant Non Fat Milk (Skimmed)' . The Analyst was of the opinion that the product should more correctly be described as 'Instant Low Pat Milk (Skimmed')' . | Referred to Borough Solicitor |
MILK AND DAIRIES
Treated and prepacked milk comes into the Borough from three sources only, and sampling has again followed a pattern of control considered adequate to safeguard the purchaser or consumer:-
| Type of Test | Roundsmen and Shops | Schools | Vending Machines | Milk Dispensers | Hospitals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical | 22 | - | - | - | - | 22 |
| Bacteriological | 22 | - | 1 | - | - | 23 |
All samples for chemical analysis were taken formally. No adverse
chemical or bacteriological reports were received.
There are no milk bottling plants in the Borough.