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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
Southwark 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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| 460 | Rum. | 39.5 degrees under proof | Summons. |
| 507 | Glauber Salts. | Effloresced. | Withdrawn from sale. |
| 523 | Figs. | Infested with mites. | Destroyed. |
| 540 | Pearl Barley. | Contained acari ova and excreta. | Used for poultry food. |
| 565 | Milk. | 1.2 per cent, added water. | Caution. |
| 571 | Milk. | 1.6 per cent, added water. | Caution. |
| Informal Samples : | |||
| 740a | Ammoniated Tincture of Quinine. | 60 per cent, defioient in Ammonia. | Formal sample 717. |
| 761a | Glauber Salts. | Effloresced. | Stock withdrawn from sale. |
| 16a | Potted Meat. | 10 per cent, cereal filler. | Ministry of Food notified. |
| 57a | Glauber Salts. | Effloresced. | Stock withdrawn |
| 71a | Glauber Salts. | Effloresced. | Stock withdrawn |
| 73a | Mixed Herbs. | Ingredients not specified. | No more in stock |
| 86a | Pearl Barley. | Contained acari ova and excreta. | Used for poultry food. |
| 112a | Glauber Salts. | Effloresced. | Stock withdrawn |
| 122a | Pork Sausages. | 40 per cent, deficient in meat. | Formal sample 141. |
| 125a | Gin. | 40 degrees under proof. | Formal sample 150. |
| 180a | Ice Cream. | Fat 2.8 per cent. | Caution. |
| 181a | Ice Cream. | Fat 3.4 per cent. | Caution. |
| 303a | Canned Spinach Leaf. | Tin 2.7 grains to the pound. | Withdrawn from sale. |
| 308a | Vinegar. | Consisted of Non-brewed Condiment. | Caution. |