London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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| No. | Sample of | Result | Action taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| 532a | Whisky. | 37.5 degrees under proof. | Formal sample taken. (Genuine). |
| 543a | Table jelly. | Infested with mites. | Stock destroyed. |
| 606a | Butter brazils. | 12.5 per cent. deficient in fat. | Formal sample514 |
| 619a | Whisky. | 42 degrees under proof. | Formal sample496 |
| 207a | Ice-cream. | 40 per cent. deficient in fat. | Formal sample genuine. |
| 247a | Ice-cream. | Deficient in fat and sugar. | Formal sample satisfactory. |
| 260a | Glauber's Salt. | Completely effloresced. | Stock withdrawn. |
| 267a | Ice-cream. | 20 per cent. deficient in fat. | Formal sample 197 |
| 283a | Semolina. | Contained moth larvae. | Stock withdrawn. |
| 341a | Non-brewed condiment. | 67 per cent. deficient in acetic acid. | Formal sample satisfactory. |
| 379a | Cider vinegar. | 15 per cent. deficient in acetic acid. | Formal sample207 |
| 396a | Malt vinegar. | 4 per cent. deficient in acetic acid. | Formal sample genuine. |
| 457a | Minced beef. | Sulphur dioxide 1,300 parts per million. | Formal sample290 |
| 477a | Minced beef. | Sulphur dioxide 200 parts per million. | Formal sample275 |
| 530a | Lemon juice. | Sulphur dioxide 550 parts per million. | None in stock. |
| 552a | Whisky. | 39 degrees under proof. | Formal sample satisfactory. |
| 570a | Butter. | 17.3 per cent. water. | Formal sample satisfactory. |
| 609a | Whisky. | 44 degrees under proof. | Formal sample satisfactory. |
| 611a | Whisky. | 38 degrees under proof. | Formal sample satisfactory. |
PHARMACY & POISONS ACT, 1933
During the year 114 inspections were made of the various premises
listed by the Council for the sale of Part II Poisons under the
above Act.
There are 64 names of persons on the Council's list of Sellers
of Part II Poisons.