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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
Camberwell 1923
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell.
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81
Prescription
4.7 per cent, deficiency in Ammonium Carbonate
Dismissed under the Probation Act.
Costs payable to Council, £2 2s.
Caution. Public Health Committee
129
Prescription
40 per cent, deficiency in Ammonium Carbonate
140
Lemon Squash
5.7 grains of Salicylic Acid per pint
do.
150
Fine £5. Costs £4 4s.
Butter
60 per cent, of Margarine
TABLE "D" Particulars of Adulterated Samples (other than Milk), including Samples taken under the Margarine Act, and result of Proceedings, or other action, taken.
| Number of Sample. | Article. | Result of Analysis. | Result of Summons or other action taken. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 786 | Margarine | 100 per cent, margarine. Article sold in an unstamped wrapper. | Caution, Public Health Committee |
| 809 | Malt Vinegar | Vinegar other than Malt | do. |
| 1012 | Golden Syrup | 80 per cent, of Glucose Syrup | do. |
| 1067 | Raisin Wine | Preserved with 3.1 grains of Salicylic Acid to the pint | do. |
| 54 | Sponge Cake | 0.22 per cent, of Boric Acid | do. |
| 81 | Prescription | 4.7 per cent, deficiency in Ammonium Carbonate | Dismissed under the Probation Act. Costs payable to Council, £2 2s. |
| 129 | Prescription | 40 per cent, deficiency in Ammonium Carbonate | Caution. Public Health Committee |
| 140 | Lemon Squash | 5.7 grains of Salicylic Acid per pint | do. |
| 150 | Butter | 60 per cent, of Margarine | Fine £5. Costs £4 4s. |
| 372 | Vinegar | 7 per cent, deficient in Acetic Acid | Caution. Public Health Committee. |
| 468 | Lime Juice Cordial | 3-5 grains of Salicylic Acid per pint | do. |
| 546 | Margarine | 100 per cent, of Margarine. Article sold in an unstamped wrapper. | do. |
| 577 | Malt Vinegar | 100 per cent, of Vinegar other than Malt | do. |
| 625 | Margarine | 100 per cent, of Margarine. Article sold in an unstamped wrapper. | do. |
| 633 | Vinegar | 38 per cent, deficient in Acetic Acid | Dismissed under Probation Act. Costs payable to Council, £1 1s. |
| 665 | Margarine | 100 per cent, of Margarine. Article sold in an unstamped wrapper. | Caution. Public Health Committee. |
| 707 | Golden Syrup | 85 per cent, of Glucose Syrup | Dismissed under the Probation Act. Costs payable to Council, £2 2s. |
| 715 | Golden Syrup | 85 per cent. of Glucose Syrup | Dismissed. Costs payable to Council, £1 1s. |