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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
Sweetening tabletsAmount of ingredients not clearly statedReferred to Town Clerk for legal opinion.
Sweetening tabletsClaim 4 times sweeter than ordinary sacharrin queriedSubject of correspondence between Chief chemist of manufacturers and Public Analyst.
Stewed steakSlightly deficient in meatNo action pending coming into force of proposed new Food Standards Regulations.
Stewed steak6% deficient in meatNo further cans of this brand available.
Sodium citrate tabletsDeficient in sodium citrateFormal sample purchased - genuine.
Pork sausages13% deficient in meatFormal sample purchased - genuine.
Copper and Zinc sulphate lotionSlightly deficient in zincRepeat sample genuine.
Copper and Zinc sulphate lotionSlightly deficient in zinc and incorrectly labelledRepeat sample genuine, but not labelled "for external use only". Vendors attention called to labelling requirement.
Golden eye ointmentSlight excess of mercuric oxideFurther sample found to be satisfactory.
Rum6% deficient in proof spiritMatter taken up with licensee - further sample may be purchased after decision re: independent analyst report of subsequent sample obtained by him from a jar of same order from which ½ bottle was filled.
MargarineSlight excess of moistureFurther sample to be taken.