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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

Wandsworth 1966

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]

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The six samples shown above which are marked with an
asterisk (*) were complaint samples submitted by members of the
public and in each case the complaint was considered justified and
appropriate action was taken.

Table: Afurther eleven complaint samples were submitted but, following analysis, it was considered that the complaints were not justified. Details of these cases are given below: —

Afurther eleven complaint samples were submitted but, following analysis, it was considered that the complaints were not justified. Details of these cases are given below: —

Case No.Nature of SampleSubject of complaint
619ApplesUnpleasant odour and taste
721SugarForeign matter
741Leg of rabbitChemical odour on cooking
761Poppy seedsWhite foreign matter
868Veal and ham pieRancid taste
1098Sliced breadBlack marks
1138Corned BeefForeign body
1248BreadMould
1340Ruffle BunInfestation
1393Potatoes, boiledPart of caf£ meal alleged to taste like soap powder
1395ButterAlleged rancidity

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Milk Samples
The minimum legal standards relating to the composition of milk
are as follows: —
Channel Islands
Ordinary and South Devon
milk milk
Milk fat 3.0% 4.0%
Non-fatty solids 8.5% 8.5%
Total milk solids 11.5% 12.5%
During the year, 151 samples of milk were submitted for analysis
(129 ordinary milk and 22 Channel Islands or South Devon milk).
Of these, seven samples of ordinary milk were found to be below
the minimum standard and appropriate action was taken.