Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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Article | How Obtained | Examination | Action Taken | |
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Bact. or Chem. | Result | |||
Milk | Complaint by a member of public that it was unfit for human consumption. | Chem. | Bottle had obviously not been cleansed. Milk however was fresh and of normal taste and composition. | Warning letter to Dairy Co. |
Well Water (from tap in factory) | On request to ascertain its fitness for drinking purposes. | Bact. | Satisfactory. | Firm notified. |
Well Water (from tap in factory) | On request to ascertain its fitness for drinking purposes. | Chem. | Although very hard and containing a high proportion of dissolved mineral sulphates was suitable for use by adults for drinking purposes. | Firm notified. |
Dinner (Ex Meals-on-Wheels Service) | Alleged to be rancid and unfit for consumption. | Chem. | No fermentation, mould growth or taint detectable. No foreign matter found. Fit for human consumption. | Welfare Organisation notified. |