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 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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| No. | Samples of | Result | Action taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| 235 | Butter. | 16.3 per cent, water. | Caution. |
| 262 | Beef Sausages. | 120 parts per million sulphur dioxide (undeclared). | Caution. |
| 263 | Pork Sausages. | 210 parts per million sulphur dioxide (undeclared) | Caution |
| 377 | Chicken Noodle Soup (canned). | Lead 4 parts per million. | Importers notified. |
| 463 | Milk. | 2.2 per cent, extraneous water. | Caution. |
| 479 | Non-brewed Condiment. | 4 per cent, deficient in acetic acid. | Caution. |
| 547 | Milk. | 2.7 per cent, extraneous water. | Caution. |
| 102 | Vitamin Tablets. | Incorrectly labelled. | Caution. |
| 107 | Non-brewed Condiments. | 35 per cent, deficient in acetic acid. | Summons. |
| 672a | Evaporated Milk | Tin 2.3 grains per pound. | No more in stock. |
| 674a | Non-brewed Condiment. | 4 per cent, deficient in acetic acid. | Caution. |
| 749a | Pears. | Contaminated with arsenic and lead. | Supply discontinued. |
| 810a | Whipped Cream Snowballs. | Contained no cream. | Manufacturer agreed to alter label. |
| 17a | Fishcakes. | Deficient in fish. | Subsequent sample satisfactory. |
| 98a | Vitamin Capsules. | Incorrectly labelled. | Formal sample taken. |
| 147a | Cayenne Pepper. | Lead 15 parts per million. | Formal sample satisfactory. |
| 248a | Ice cream | 10 per cent, deficient in fat. | Formal sample genuine. |
| 389a | Whisky. | 41 degrees under proof. | Formal sample genuine. |
| 391a | Whisky. | 39 degrees under proof. | Formal sample genuine. |