London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Lambeth 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]

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Informal Samples (Continued)

ArticlesResult of AnalysisAction Taken
Shredded suet5% deficient in beef fatFormal sample taken - genuine.
Menthol and Winter-green rub16% deficient in methyl salicylate.Formal sample taken - genuine.
SausageMould present on skin.This was a luncheon sausage. Brought to notice of vendor. Stock inspected and found in sound condition. Storage and rotation arrangements satisfactory.
Rice Pearl BarleyPearl BarleyInfested with mitesStock inspected and where necessary dealt with as unsound food.
Jar of MarmaladeContained glass.Brought to notice of vendor and manufacturer.
Marmalade in SandwichContained glassBrought to notice of vendor and manufacturer.
ApplesLead 4 parts per million.Further samples taken - genuine.
Peanuts PeanutsRancidStock inspected and dealt with as unsound food.
Sliced BreadDirt in crumbBrought to notice of baker.
Sliced BreadMachinery dirt,in crumb.Brought to notice of baker.
Loaf of BreadLump of miscellaneous dirt.Brought to notice of baker
Half Loaf of BreadContained needle.Insufficient evidence to show that needle was baked in the bread or that it was in the loaf at time of sale Brought to notice of baker.