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Fulham 1960

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

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ArticleFormal (F) or Informal (I) or Complaint (C)Adulteration, Irregularity or nature of complaint and Analyst's commentsAction taken
Flour (No. 3786)FThis is a self -raising flour and should have be® sold as such.Letter to packer.
Cheese (No. 3818)CPossessed a strong objection able odour, possibly due to bacteriological infection of milk before processing.Very large quant tity of cheese involved. Canadian Government notified of Analyst's opinion.
Scone (No. 3829)IContained general dirty matterLetter to Producer and complainant.
Whisky (No. 3881)FContains alcohol of proof strength 34%. Public Analyst of opinion that sample contained not less than 47.7% added water.Pros ecution 21/4/61 Licensee given absolute discharge. 5 gns costs awarded to Council.
Bun Loaf (No. 3925) (No. 3929)INo. 3925 contained 6.4% fruit. No. 3929 contained 6.7% and 5.9% fruit respectively (2 loaves).Letter to producer /retailers
Blackcurrant Vitamin C Syrup (No. 3947)ISold as Vitamin C drink, not as soft drink, hence constituents should be disclosed.Manufacturers of opinion that article falls within definition of soft drink. No action.
Roll & Butter (No. 3967)FConsisted' of roll spread with mixture containing not more than 15; tutter ana not less than 85% margarine.Prosecution 28/3/61 Fined £2 Council awarded 2 gns. costs.
Roll & Butter (No. 3968)FConsisted of roll spread with margarine.Prosecution 28/3/61. Case dismissed.
Pork PieCContained mould.Prosecution 6/12/60 Vendor fined 40/- plus two guineas costs
Corned BeefCMouldy condition of tin of corned beef.Referred to Manu facturers. Letter to complainant.
Chocolate EclairsCContained foreign matter (Grubs).Prosecution 6/12/60 Vendor fined 40/- plus two guineas costs