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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
Lewisham 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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Table 36—
| Article | Formal or informal | Adulteration or irregularity | Action taken or result of proceedings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammoniated tincture of quinine | Informal | Sample deficient in ammonia | Formal sample to be taken (see below) |
| Spirit of Sal Volatile B.P.C. | Informal | Sample deficient in free ammonia | Formal sample to be taken (see below) |
| Ammoniated tincture of quinine | Formal | Sample deficient in ammonia | Stock withdrawn and disposed of |
| Spirit of Sal Volatile B.P.C. | Formal | Sample deficient in free ammonia | Stock withdrawn and disposed of |
| Steaklets | Formal | Contained preserved meat | Manufacturers have agreed to change label and to include statement as to meat content |
| Chopped ham and pork | Informal | Deficient in meat content | Formal sample to be taken |
| Full strength chocolate liqueurs | Informal | Liquid centres only contained 16.2% proof spirit | Proposed new labels satisfactory |
| Full strength chocolate liqueurs | Informal | Liquid centres only contained 15.9% proof spirit | Proposed new labels satisfactory |
Other samples
In addition to samples submitted to the public analyst or bacteriologist
for routine sampling, the following were submitted for various
reasons, but mainly because of complaints received or as a result of
enquiries made into cases of food poisoning:—
Baby food Tea infusion
Guinness Yoghurt
Water (4) Biscuits
Rice Vegetable soup (2)
Strawberry jam (2) Baked beans
Bread (8) Dates
Sausages (7) Tinned meat
Coffee Meat (for dogs) (5)
Gherkins Dried egg (3)
Milk (3) Desiccated coconut (2)
Bacon