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
Woolwich 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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| 525 543 | Glace Cherries | I | Contained sulphur dioxide, not disclosed on the label. |
| 541 | Linctus | I | The sample was not a linctus. |
| 470 | Peach Butter | I | Sample contained no butter or other fat, and consisted of a peach jam. |
| 492 | Essence of Rennet | I | The rennet was inactive and failed to produce a junket. |
| 631 | Rum | I | Alcoholic strength 5ยบ under proof. |
| 536 | Shredded Beef Suet | I | Deficient in fat. |
| 341 | Instant Mashed Potato | I | Contained sulphur dioxide not disclosed on the label. |
MEAT INSPECTION
The total number of animals slaughtered and inspected at the
Garland Road Abattoir during the year was 67,575.
Details are as follows:-
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