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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 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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| Articles | Result of Analysis | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|
| Bun | Contained a blue stain caused by copper compounds equivalent to about 0.04 per cent of copper. Calculated on the whole sample. | Extensive enquiries and inspections carried out - Unable to trace source. No other complaints, no reports from any source of similar trouble. |
| Raisin Bran Flakes | Misleading wording and Pictorial Device | New label approved and now in use. |
| Top of the Milk | Correct fat content declared but insufficient to comply with Food Standards (Cream) Order, 1951 | Referred to legal department for decision regarding necessity to comply with Food Standards (Cream) Order, 1951 |
| Articles | Result of Analysis | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit of Sal Volatile | 24% deficient in ammonia | Letter to supplier - Supplier replied confirming Analyst's report and stated that all stocks had been withdrawn and destroyed. |
| Spirit of Sal Volatile | 80% deficient in ammonia 79% deficient in ammonium carbonate | As above. |
| Shredded suet | Deficient in beef fat | Attention of packers called to deficiency |
| Minced Beef | Contained Sulphur Dioxide | Butchers advised to discontinue immediately use of product known as Iyinta - Subse-quent sample satisfactory. |
| Minced Chicken in jelly | 5.5% deficient in meat | Attention of manufacturers called to deficiency. |
| Casserole Steak | 32% deficient in meat | Legal proceeding instituted. Defendant given absolute discharge on payment of £10.10.0. costs to the Council. |