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 Hammersmith Borough]
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Sample | Infringement | Remarks | |
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Coloured Desiccated Coconut | Incorrectly labelled | Informal sample | |
Coloured Desiccated Coconut | Incorrectly labelled | Informal sample | |
Coloured Desiccated Coconut | Incorrectly labelled | Warning letter | |
Coloured Desiccated Coconut | Incorrectly labelled | Warning letter | |
Cooking Butter | Contained non-permitted colouring matter | Informal sample | |
Cooking Butter | Contained non-permitted colouring matter and was slightly rancid | Informal sample | |
Cooking Butter | Contained non-permitted colouring matter and was rancid | Legal proceedings taken resulting in an absolute discharge on payment of £7 7s. Od. costs plus the payment of the Government's chemist fee | |
Sulphur and Lime Tablets | 15% deficient in sulphur | Informal sample | |
Sulphur Tablets | 15% deficient in sulphur | Warning letter | |
Raspberry Flavoured Syrup | Contained 2,600 parts per million benzoic acid | Informal sample | |
Raspberry Flavoured Syrup | Contained 2,400 parts per million benzoic acid | Legal proceedings taken resulting in a penalty of £20 with £3 3s. Od. costs. |
The following summary shows the action taken after a full investigation was made in each case of 26 complaints received from members of the public in connection with food.
Nature of Complaint | Action Taken |
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Chocolate Rolls mouldy and insect infested | Summons withdrawn |
Cake containing fly Bread containing carbon and oil globules | Penalty £5; £3 3s. Od. costs Warning letter |
Chocolate Biscuits, chocolate covering deteriorated | No action |
Bread containing insect | Warning letter |