London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Finsbury 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finsbury Borough]
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| Foods: | No. of Samples obtained |
|---|---|
| Milk | 30 |
| Cream & Condensed Milk | 26 |
| Butter, margarine & fats | 9 |
| Cheese | 13 |
| Sausages | 7 |
| Meat & Pish Products | 125 |
| Soups | 12 |
| Sauces, Vinegar, etc. | 23 |
| Condiments, spices & flavourings | 56 |
| Jams & Preserves | 21 |
| Jellies & Gelatine | 18 |
| Dried Fruit | 29 |
| Cake & Pudding Mixtures | 27 |
| Fresh Fruit & Vegetables | 2 |
| Cereals | 12 |
| Coffee, Cocoa, Tea & Extracts | 12 |
| Non-alcholic drinks | 38 |
| Canned fruit and vegetables | 44 |
| Cakes & Bread | 26 |
| Sugar Confectionery | 41 |
| Drugs: | |
| Medicines | 21 |
| Powders | 5 |
| Tablets | 11 |
| Ointments, lotions | 12 |
| 620 | |
Food Complaints:
Twenty-three complaints were received from members of the
public during the year in respect of alleged unsound or adulterated
food purchased from shops in the Borough. In every case an
investigation was carried out and a report submitted to the Health
Committee. Legal proceedings were recommended in four instances
three of which were successful. In the remaining cases, actions
appropriate to the circumstances were taken.