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
Lambeth 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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| Artie]e | Result of Analysis | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|
| Non staining Iodine ointment | 34% Deficient in iodine | Formal sample taken |
| Non staining Iodine ointment | 22% Deficient in iodine | Formal sample taken |
| Milk bottle | Active moulds over surface of bottle | Brought to notice of vendor |
| Milk bottle | Cement on bottom of bottle | Brought to notice of vendor |
| Angel cake | Mycelia and spores of fungi present | Brought to notice of vendor |
| Grants | One live maggot found | Balance of stock inspected and dealt with as unsound food |
| Sul tanas | One live maggot found | Balance of stock inspected and dealt with as unsound food |
| Chocolate ^ink | Labelling offence | Formal semple taken. Reported genuine |
| Dried prunes | A number of dead ants present | Remainder of stock inspected. No infestation discovered |
| Curry powder | Rust from container: moulds | Remainder of stock inspected and dealt with as unsound food |
| Currant bread | Cigarette end embedded. | Manufacturer warned |
| Borax | Loss of water of crystallisation (5%) | Further samples taken. Reported genuine |
| Borax | Loss of water of crystal 1isation (5%) | Further samples taken. Reported genuine |