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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
Fulham 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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| Article | Formal (F) or Informal (I) or Complaint (C) | Adulteration, Irregularity or nature of complaint and Analysts' comments | Action taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minced Beef (canned) (No. 6235) | I | Inferior. Contained 45% total meat. | Letter to producers. Commodity now withdrawn from production. |
| Soup Mix (No. 6272) | I | Ingredients not disclosed in correct order. | Second sample in similar condition. Letter to packers. |
| Black Pudding (No. 6309) | I | Total meat content 51%, very low. | Letter to retailers. |
| Figs, pasteurised (No. 6361) | I | Inferior, as broken cellophane cover defeats purpose of pasteurisation. | No action. |
| Vodka 800 proof (No. 6364) | I | Inferior. Contained 78.9% proof. Spirit therefore 1.4% deficient. | No action at present. |
| Potatoes (boiled, mashed) (No. 6380) | C | Had unappetising rancid smell. Contained high bacterial count. Reickert test showed fat to be margarine. | Investigations proceeding. |
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF FOODSTUFFS
Cream filled confectionery is an excellent medium for the growth of bacteria and thus the
transmission of illness and because of this, routine sampling takes place of the filling at the
bakeries and of the completed confectionery as exposed for sale in the shops.
59 samples were examined for the presence of faecal coliform bacilli and staphylococcus
aureus. The results obtained were generally satisfactory.
FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS The following inspections were carried out during the year.
| Type of Business | No. of premises | No. of Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Bakehouses (non-basement) | 27 ) | |
| Bakehouses (basement) | 2) | 50 |
| Bread and Cake shops | 12 | 73 |
| Butchers' shops | 68 | 284 |
| Confectionery | 74 | 64 |
| Cooked Meat Shops | 16 | 103 |