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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 1971

[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 PremisesCommercial Premises
RatsMiceRatsMice
Complaints received1,4822,080541763
Visits by investigators1,482298541763
Visits by rodent operatives9,26514,3303,3044,063
Number of premises cleared8971,639404749

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FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955

Table: Details of unsatisfactory samples and action taken are as follows:

Details of unsatisfactory samples and action taken are as follows:

SampleFormal or informalResult of AnalysisAction Taken
Canned Butter (2)InformalSlightly rancidTaken up with manufacturers
Canned BlackcurrantsInformalIncorrectly labelledStocks withdrawn from sale for re-labelling
Low Calorie Lemon DrinkInformalIncorrectly labelledTaken up with manufacturers
Cheese Food DressingInformalIncorrectly labelledTaken up with manufacturers— label reprinted
Scotch Steak MinceInformalContained non-permitted preservativeFormal sample taken
Scotch Steak MinceFormalContained non-permitted preservativeLegal proceedings Fine £10, Costs £5
Sweet MartiniFormalDeficient of 14% of alcohol stated to be presentLegal proceedings Fine £10, Costs £2
Cinzano BiancoFormalDeficient of 4% of alcohol stated to be present.Legal proceedings Fine £10
Baked BeansInformalCan bore no labelLegal proceedings Fine £10, Costs £5
Tomato SoupInformalCan bore no labelLegal proceedings Fine £10
Soft Ice CreamInformalDeficient in fat and milk solidsAdvice to retailer
Beef Sausages (4)InformalContained undeclared preservativeAdvice to retailer