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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 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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COMPLAINTS
During 1953, 10 complaints (14 in 1952 and 22 in 1951) 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 the details:-
| No: | Nature of Complaint | Action taken on recommendation of Public Health Committee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paint on bread rolls | Bakers warned by letter |
| 2 | Glass in loaf of bread | Bakers warned by letter |
| 3 | Mouldy meat pies | Explanation of retailers accepted |
| 4 | Mass of dirty currants in bun | Baker warned by letter |
| 5 | Dirty milk bottle | Dairy Company warned by letter |
| 6 | Dirty milk bottle | Dairy Company warned by letter |
| 7 | Metal cap in milk bottle | Dairy Company warned by letter |
| 8 | Insect in loaf of bread | Baker warned by letter |
| *9 | Dirty milk bottle | Referred to Hammersmith Borough Council in whose area the bottle was washed and filled |
| 10 | Splinter in loaf of bread | Baker warned by letter |
* Legal proceedings instituted by Hammersmith 3orough
Council and a fine of 20/- imposed on Dairy Company
at West London Police Court on 15th March, 1954.