Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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Mincemeat | Slightly deficient in soluble solids | Further sample obtained |
Barley, pearl (2) | Grains of barley stuck to adhesive on the closing flap of the carton | Investigation carried out regarding packaging |
Soda-mints | Contained a few tablets with excess sodium bicarbonate | Old stock—withdrawn from sale |
Mincemeat | Slightly deficient in soluble solids | Further sample obtained—found genuine |
Soft drink (canned) | Excess saccharin | Letter to Manufacturers |
Menthol and Wintergreen cream | Deficient in methyl salicytate | Letter to Manufacturers |
Dried fruit | Dirty. Contained hairs etc. | Further sample taken |
Meat, canned (5) | Deficient in meat | Further samples taken |
Meat pie | Deficient in meat | Further sample taken |
Tapioca flake | Tapioca was not in flake form | Letter to Manufacturers |
Instant non-fat milk | Not labelled in accordance with Regulations | Letter to Manufacturers |
Calomine lotion | Ambiguous statement of ingredients | Warning letter to Manufacturer |
Chocolate flavoured drink | Labelled "drink" but was actually powder | Warning letter to Manufacturer |
Lemonade powder | Sold in cellophane bag labelled "assorted jellies" | Warning letter to Manufacturer |