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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 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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SAMPLING OF FOOD AND DRUGS
Chemical Analysis
290 samples were procured formally, 100 of which were milk, and 1,700
samples were procured informally.
Set out below is a table of samples reported by the Public Analyst to be
adulterated or otherwise unsatisfactory, showing action in each case.
| Articles | Result of Analysis | Action taken |
|---|---|---|
| Cream cake | Less than 4% butter fat present Contained rodent excrement | Legal proceedings instituted. |
| Meat Burgers | Deficient in meat | Letter to Manufacturers |
| Roll and Butter | Fat used contained less than 5% butter fat | Warning letter sent |
| Chunky chicken in sauce | Deficient in meat | Matter taken up with Manufacturers |
| Chopped chicken in jelly | Deficient in meat | Warning letter to Manufacturers |
| Gin | Deficient in proof spirit | Further sample obtained-Genuine |
| Fruit salad in syrup | Fruit content not in accordance with relevant Code of Practice | Repeat sample taken |
| Chopped chicken in jelly | Deficient in meat | Only minor deficiency-no further action taken |
| Eye lotion (2) | Deficient in cocaine Hydrochloride | Matter taken up with Manufacturers |
| Wintergreen Oil | Deficient in methyl salicytate | Further sample taken |
| Sausages, pork | Deficient in meat | Warning letter sent |