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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 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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Formal Samples
| Article | Result of Analysis | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | .1% excess water | Attention of blenders and packers called to complaint which is the first one from this factory. |
| Cherry Linctus Pastilles | Deficient in chloroform | Matter taken up with manufacturing chemists who state they will amend formula. |
| Informal Samples | ||
| Milk bottle | Contained iron rust in powder | Attention of dairyman called to condition of bottle. |
| Milk bottle | Mortar on inside of bottle | Warning letter sent to milk bottlers. |
| Milk bottle | Dirty | Referred to Town Clerk for legal proceedings. Case dropped becanse of insufficient evidence. Attention of milk bottlers called to condition of bottle. |
| Currants | Some insect infestation | Stock examined, one carton found to be slightly infested and dealt with as unsound food. |
| Mi!k bottle | Bottle contained mortar-like substance | Dairy Company warned about the use of bottles in this condition and requested to overhaul procedure for inspection of bottles. |
| Bottle of Soda Water | Contaminated with chlorinated phenols | Attention of manufacturers and bottlers called to complaint. Factory visited and processes of manufacture, bottle and stopper cleaning, and bottle filling inspected. "One trip" stoppers already in experimental stage. |
| Bottle containing dirty milk | Contained insect larvae and parts of dead animal matter. | Recommended for legal proceedings. Fined £50 and 10 guineas costs to Council. |