Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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Sage & Onion Labelled merely "Sage and Letter to manufacturers
stuffing Onion"
Ground nutmeg Deficient in volatile oil Further sample taken
Milk chocolate Contained no milk fat Repeat samples satisfactory
biscuits
Dutch cheese Deficient in fat Repeat samples satisfactory
Cheddar cheese Deficient in fat Repeat samples satisfactory
Oil of Amber B.P.C. Labelling. Oil of Amber Letter sent to manufacturers
Camphorated oil no longer in the B.P.C.
B.P. & Eucalyptus
Oil B.P.
Chocolate flavoured Labelling not a drink but Referred to Town Clerk
drink a drink powder Label found satisfactory
Fruit salad in Composition not in accord- Repeat samples taken
heavy syrup ance with Code of Practice
Compound dusting Labelling — no warning label Referred to Chemist
powder of
Salycylic acid
Spirit of Camphor Labelled B.P.C. but no Letter to manufacturers
longer included in B.P.C.
Glycerin of Borax Labelled B.P.C. but no Letter to manufacturers
longer included in B.P.C.
Tincture of Arnica Deficient in alcohol Repeat sample satisfactory
Canned Macedoine Ingredients listed in Letter to manufacturers
wrong order
"Dijon" prepared Excess preservative Letter to importers
mustard
Prepared hot Not hot. Deficient in Stock withdrawn from sale
mustard mustard oil
Butter sponge Contained fat other than Letter sent to manufacturers
butter fat
Milk drink with No glucose present Dealt with by Public Analyst
glucose