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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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| Mincemeat | Slightly deficient in soluble solids | Further sample obtained |
| Barley, pearl (2) | Grains of barley stuck to adhesive on the closing flap of the carton | Investigation carried out regarding packaging |
| Soda-mints | Contained a few tablets with excess sodium bicarbonate | Old stock—withdrawn from sale |
| Mincemeat | Slightly deficient in soluble solids | Further sample obtained—found genuine |
| Soft drink (canned) | Excess saccharin | Letter to Manufacturers |
| Menthol and Wintergreen cream | Deficient in methyl salicytate | Letter to Manufacturers |
| Dried fruit | Dirty. Contained hairs etc. | Further sample taken |
| Meat, canned (5) | Deficient in meat | Further samples taken |
| Meat pie | Deficient in meat | Further sample taken |
| Tapioca flake | Tapioca was not in flake form | Letter to Manufacturers |
| Instant non-fat milk | Not labelled in accordance with Regulations | Letter to Manufacturers |
| Calomine lotion | Ambiguous statement of ingredients | Warning letter to Manufacturer |
| Chocolate flavoured drink | Labelled "drink" but was actually powder | Warning letter to Manufacturer |
| Lemonade powder | Sold in cellophane bag labelled "assorted jellies" | Warning letter to Manufacturer |