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 Hammersmith Borough]
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Tons | Cwts. | Lbs. |
---|---|---|
Offal | ||
Pastry | 92 | |
Peas | ||
Poultry | ||
Rissoles | 1 | 5 |
Sausage rolls | 47 | |
Sausages | ||
Steakburgers | 1 | 74 |
Vegetables | 5 | 49 |
Sampling During the year 94 complaints were received from members of the general public in connection with food purchased in the Borough. The following summary shows the action taken after full investigation in each case:-
Nature of Complaint | Action taken | |
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1/67 | Chicken soup tasted sour | Analyst reported soup satisfactory |
2/67 | rfeby food discoloured and lumpy | Food normal. Robably supplied with food for older age group. |
1/67 | Milk had unusual taste and consistency. | Freezing point satisfactory. No action. |
4/67 | Unsound fish | Warning letter to retailer. |
5/67 | Can of meat contained beetle | Warning letter to canners. |
6/67 | Peaches contained chalk | Meal prepared in L.A. kitchen. Referred to Dept.concerned. |
7/67 | Bacon contained muslin ) | |
8/67 | Bacon contained muslin ) | Retailer cautioned. |
9/67 | Custard contained bristle | Meal prepared in L.A.kitchen. Referred to Dept. concerned |
10/67 | Loaf of bread contained dark smear | Producer prosecuted - |
11/67 | Loaf of bread contained paper Label | Producer prosecuted. |
12/67 | Corned beef (canned) discoloured | Warning letter to vendor. |
13/67 | l/3rd pint bottle of milk contained milk bottle cap | Producer cautioned. |
14/67 | Cheddar cheese contained piece of enamel | Warning letter to producers. |
15/67 | Wine not that purported | Samples taken proved satisfactory |
16/67 | Milk seemed watery | Suggested storage temperature too low for homogenised milk. |
17/67 | Sausage rolls were mouldy | Retailer prosecuted. Fined £10. + £5 costs |
18/67 | Luncheon meat discoloured | Reported satisfactory by Public Analyst. |
19/67 | Veal suspected of causing illness | Reported satisfactory by Public Analvst. |
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