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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 1970

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

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Table: During the year 52 samples of icecream were submitted for bacteriological examination with the following results:—Table 63

During the year 52 samples of icecream were submitted for bacteriological examination with the following results:—

Table 63

Samples%
Grade I2446
Grade II1121
Grade III917
Grade IV816
TOTAL52100

Table: In general, grades I and II are satisfactory, while grades III and IV may indicate some defect in manufacture, handling or storage. Such cases are followed up and advice given.Table 64FOOD GENERALLY

In general, grades I and II are satisfactory, while grades III and IV may indicate some defect in manufacture, handling or storage. Such cases are followed up and advice given.

Table 64FOOD GENERALLY

Other Bacteriological Samples
Cream17
Cooked meats40
Shellfish8
Meat2
Confectionery2
Sausages10
Vegetables3
Instant whip1
Fish Fingers1
Coconut1
Powdered milk1
Fruit2
Meat soup1
Cheese1
Cream trifle1
Total91

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Adulteration
The number of samples taken during the year under the Foods and Drugs Act was
772. After examination the public analyst reported that 66 samples were adulterated,
below standard or insufficiently described by label. This accounts for 8.5 per cent, of
all samples submitted.

Table: Table 65Samples Analysed

Table 65

Samples Analysed

ArticlesExaminedAdulterated
FormalInformalFormalInformal
Foodstuffs6441141
Milk and cream—71——
Other drinks—64—3
Drugs and medicines—12——
Miscellaneous3175120
TOTALS9763264