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
Lambeth 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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| Article | Result of Analysis | Action Taken | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slice of bread | Contained a cigarette stub | Fine £30. £5. 5. 0. costs | |
| Mineral Water | Odour and flavour of petrol | Brought to the notice of manufacturer | |
| Currants | Contained 1ive maggots | Balance of stock inspected and dealt with as unsound food | |
| Milk bottle | Contained cement material | Brought to notice of dairyman | |
| Milk bottle | Contained siimy mass of yeast ,cells | Brought to notice of dairyman | |
| Sultanas | Contained live maggots | Balance of stock inspected and dealt with as unsound food | |
| Currants | Contained a live maggot | Balance of stock inspected and dealt with as unsound food | |
| Stout in bottle | Pad of mould adhering to bottle | Brought to notice of bottlers. M.O.H. in district where bottled notified | |
| Sultanas | Contained live maggots | Balance of stock inspected and dealt with as unsound food. | |
| Milk bottle | Patches of mould adhering to bottle | Brought to notice of dairyman | |
| Milk bottle | Contained cement | Brought to notice of dairyman | |
| Pearl barley | Dirty; infested by weevils | Stock inspected and dealt with as unsound food | |
| Bread | Contained dirty material | Brought to notice of baker | |