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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 1951

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]

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The Ministry stated that the matter had already been taken up with
the governments of the countries concerned and in order to assist them
in tracing the manufacturers, particulars of the brand and country of
origin of all tins dealt with in Fulham were forwarded to the Ministry.

Table: COMPLAINTS. During 1951, twenty-two complaints were received from members of the public regarding foreign matter etc. in food, each of which was fully investigated and reported to the Public Health Committee. The following are details:-

COMPLAINTS. During 1951, twenty-two complaints were received from members of the public regarding foreign matter etc. in food, each of which was fully investigated and reported to the Public Health Committee. The following are details:-

No.Nature of ComplaintAction taken on recommendation of Public Health Committee.
1Wood in ToffeeNo Action - Complainant re-fused to supply name and address of vendor
2Mouse (?) foot in sausageNo Action - Certified by Ana-lyst to be piece of gristle
3Horseflesh sold as Grilled SteakLegal Proceedings. Summons dismissed.
4Beetle in Fruit TartWarning Letter.
5Mites in Loaf.do.
6Cement in Milk Bottledo.
7Nail in LoafLegal Proceedings. Baker fined £3. and £3. 3.0. costs.
8Cigarette end in LoafNo action - Complainant unwilling to appear in Court.
9Mouse excreta in LoafWarning Letter.
10Glass in jar of jamdo.
11Disc in Milk Bottledo.
12Dirty Loaf of Breaddo.
13Nail in CakeNo action - anonymous complaint.
14do.Warning Letter.
15Cigarette end in Loafdo.
16Grease in Loafdo.
17Mouse excreta in Loafdo.
18Mouldy Meat Piedo.
19Button in Loafdo.
20Cement in Milk Bottledo.
21? Horseflesh sold as Beef SteakNo action - Certified as beef by Public Analyst.
22Rope in LoafWarning Letter.