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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 1970

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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Table: The following table shows the work of the rodent control staff:-

The following table shows the work of the rodent control staff:-

Domestic PremisesBusiness Premises
RatsMiceRats Mice
Complaints received1,7411,583570 684
Visits by investigators1,741260570 684
Visits by rodent operatives10,21412,5223,214 3,424
Number of premises cleared1,1501,475498 688

Table: FOOD AND DRUGS ACT 1955During the year, 1,684 formal and 277 informal samples were submitted for analysis. Details of unsatisfactory samples and action taken are as follows: -

FOOD AND DRUGS ACT 1955

During the year, 1,684 formal and 277 informal samples were submitted for analysis. Details of unsatisfactory samples and action taken are as follows: -

SampleFormal or InformalResult of AnalysisAction Taken
Raspberry powderInformalArtificial product containing no raspberriesLabels revised
Sylvasun tabletsFormalSlight deficiency of stated vitamin contentFormal warning. Old stock withdrawn from sale
Blackcurrent drinkInformalContained no blackcurrentLabels revised
Milk gumsInformalContained no milk fatFormal sample satisfactory
Austrian smoked cheeseInformalIncorrectly labelledTaken up with manufacturers
Chocolate party cup sweetsInformalStale and rancidForeign produce stock surrendered
Smoked processed cheeseInformalContained excess waterTaken up with importers
Orange drinkInformalContained non-permitted cyclamate sweetnerOld stock - use of cyclamate discontinued
Rose syrupInformalIncorrectly labelledLabels revised