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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 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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| Article | Result of Analysis | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|
| Bottle of Milk | Dirt, including free sulphur | Referred to Local Authority in whose area the bottling dairy was situated. |
| Bottle of milk | Dirty: Bottle insufficiently cleaned | Brought to notice of bottling dairy |
| Shredded suet | Pat deficient (2.5%) | Formal sample taken and found genuine |
| Shredded suet | Pat deficient (2.8%) | Formal sample taken and found genuine |
| Tea | Contained rodent hairs: cat vomit | Investigation cast some doubt as to authenticity of complaint |
Bacteriological and other Examinations
The following samples were submitted to the Public Health
Laboratory for bacteriological examination. Articles marked with
an asterisk were suspected of having caused food poisoning. No
organisms likely to be responsible were found.
Ice cream and ice cream mix 206
Ice lollies 31
* Bakers confectionery 10
*Egg albumen substitute 1
*Dried egg 1
*Canned frozen egg 1
*Meat stock 1
*Cooked brisket 1
Prawns (frozen) 1
*Egg white 1
*Whole egg 2
*Brisket of beef 2
*Gelatine 1