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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 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell.
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Particulars Of Adulterated Samples.
| Serial No. | Article | Whether Formal or Informal | Nature of Adulteration or Irregularity | Observations | Result of Proceedings or other action taken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Compound syrup of figs | Informal | Unsatisfactory label: word "compound" almost illegible. | – | Reported to Public Health Committee. Cautionary letter sent to manufacturers: amended label subsequently submitted to Council for approval. |
| 135 | Apples | Informal | Lead. 21 parts per million Arsenic 6 parts per million. | – | Apples returned to wholesalers for washing and cleansing prior to retail sale. |
| 323 | Dried Apricots | Informal | Sulphur dioxide 2,500 parts per million. | Formal samples taken and found to be satisfactory. | – |
| 368 | Minced meat | Informal | Sulphur dioxide 150 parts per million. | lauiuiv* | |
| 410 | Margarine | Informal | Rancid. | Formal sample taken and found to be satisfactory. | – |
| 482 | Stout | Informal | Contaminated with petrol. | – | Letters sent to retailer and manufacturer. |
| – | Reported to Public Health Committee: cautionary letters sent to retailer and bottlers. |