London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Southgate 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southgate]
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Sale of Food and Drugs Act.
The duties under the Food and Drugs Act are administered by
the Middlesex County Council.
The following particulars of samples taken in the district during the past year were supplied by the courtesy of the Chief Officer of the Public Control Department:
| Articles. | Sample Taken. | Found Adulterated. |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 108 | 2 |
| Milk, sterilized | 14 | - |
| Butter | 9 | - |
| Cream Pastries | 5 | 3 |
| Meat | 3 | - |
| Sheep's Liver . . | 3 | - |
| Gin | 2 | - |
| Port Wine | 1 | - |
| Whisky | 6 | - |
| 151 | 5 |
One prosecution was instituted in respect of the sale of Devonshire
cream scones which contained foreign fat.
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