Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]
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As soon as I have completed the Breads, I hope
to be able to present a tabular statement of some
interest. Taking them as a whole, Camberwell will
bear comparison with a large West End parish, with
reference to the quality of its bread.
So far, I have only examined three samples of
Milk. One of them, No. 13, is of extraordinary
goodness. Another, No. 11, of fair average quality.
But the third, No. 12, very deteriorated by the
removal of cream. Such deterioration is a serious
matter in relation to the young.
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I have further examined six samples of Butter.
One of these (No. G) was of very inferior quality,
indeed very nasty. It contained nearly 5 per cent.
of salt, and was of a very rank smell and taste.
But I could not say otherwise than that it was a
mixture of butters. The three samples in June
were far superior to those of April.
Lastly, a Mustard, so deteriorated by age as
to be useless for the purposes for which mustard
is used.