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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 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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COMPLAINTS.
During the year under review, nine complaints were received from members of the public regarding foreign objects etc. in food. Each complaint is fully investigated and reported to the Public Health Committee, and the following are details.
| No. | Nature of Complaint. | Action Taken on recommendation of Public Health Committee. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cement in milk bottle. | Dairy Company warned by letter. |
| 2 | Wire in meat pie. | Explanation of manufacturers accepted by Committee. |
| 3 | Foreign matter in milk bottle. | Certified by Public Analyst to be burnt milk. No action. |
| Disc in milk bottle. | Dairy Company warned by letter. | |
| 5 | Foreign matter in bread which on analysis proved to be edible oil used for lubricating machinery. | Bakers warned by letter. |
| 6 | -do- | -do- |
| 7 | Cement in milk bottle. | Referred to Borough Council In whose area the bottle was washed and filled. |
| 8 | Foreign matter in bread, which on analysis proved to be charred whole meal. | No action. |
| 9 | Winged insect on biscuit. | No action. |
Legal proceedings instituted by the Borough Council concerned,
and a fine of £1 together with two guineas costs imposed on dairy
Company.