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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

Chelsea 1949

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chelsea]

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DRUGS
Blood Purifier-22-11
Castor Oil-11---
Cough Cure-11---
Cough Lozengas-11---
Cream of Tartar-22---
Glycerine, Lemon & Ipecachuana Balsam-11-11
Gout & Rheumatic powders-11-11
Syrup of Figs-22---
SPIRITS
Brandy4-4---
Gin101111-1
Rum7181-1
Whisky718---
TOTALS:190210400279

Table: adulterated samples

adulterated samples

ArticleFormal or Informal.Adulteration or irregularity.Action taken
BreadInformalFound to contain small section of adhesive plaster.Bakery concerned thoroughly investigated. No further action taken, as manufacturers had taken all reasonable stops to prevent contamination.
GinFormal41.6% below Proof. 10% added water.Case dismissed. Court officials failed to ser??? Defendant with copies of Analyst's certificates.
RumFormal53.5% below Proof. 2o% excess water.Case dismissed. Court officials failed to serve Defendant with copies of Analyst's certificates.
SoupInformalContravention of Labelling of Food Order.This particular sample formed part of a consignment from Australia. The Minister of Food were appro ached and it was subsequently agreed that no action ??? taken having regard to the difficulties encountered by importer
Lemonade Powder.InformalContravention of Labelling of Food Order.Enquiries brought to light the fact that the manufacture of this particular powder was discontinued in 1945. The vendor concerned held approximately another two dozen 10 ??? bottles, which wore immediately withdrawn from sale.