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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 1964

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]

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Table: Informal Samples (continued)

Informal Samples (continued)

ArticlesResult of AnalysisAction taken
Lozenges of Liquorice and ChloroformDeficient in ChloroformAttention of manufacturers called to deficiency.
Minced MeatContained excess Nicotinic AcidFormal sample purchased.
Ascorbic Acid TabletsContained excess ascorbic acidPersonal interview with Pharmacist.
Tincture of ArnicaSlightly deficient in alcoholChemist advised. Receiving attention.
Tincture of ArnicaSlightly deficient in alcoholChemist advised. Receiving attention.
Tincture ofAt least 31% deficient in alcoholChemist advised. Receiving attention.
Minced beefExcess Nicotinic Acid contentFormal sample purchased.
Minced beefExcess Nicotinic Acid contentFormal sample purchased.
Cayenne pepperExcess mineral matterFurther sample purchased - satisfactory.
CherriesNot of the quality demandedFurther sample purchased - satisfactory.
Throat pastillesDescription of 2 ingredients out of dateManufacturers agreed to replace out of date label.
Borax and HoneyIncorrectly described as a "B.P.C." preparationMatter taken up with retailers.
Canned Pilchards in tomato sauceContained Cayenne pepper | (undeclared)Wrongly labelled. Matter investigated.
Liquid aspirinDeficient in aspirinFurther sample taken result - genuine.
Pineapple JamMinute sliver of tinned ironMatter taken up with manufacturers.