London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Hammersmith 1960

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

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SampleInfringementRemarks
Coloured Desiccated CoconutIncorrectly labelledInformal sample
Coloured Desiccated CoconutIncorrectly labelledInformal sample
Coloured Desiccated CoconutIncorrectly labelledWarning letter
Coloured Desiccated CoconutIncorrectly labelledWarning letter
Cooking ButterContained non-permitted colouring matterInformal sample
Cooking ButterContained non-permitted colouring matter and was slightly rancidInformal sample
Cooking ButterContained non-permitted colouring matter and was rancidLegal 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 Tablets15% deficient in sulphurInformal sample
Sulphur Tablets15% deficient in sulphurWarning letter
Raspberry Flavoured SyrupContained 2,600 parts per million benzoic acidInformal sample
Raspberry Flavoured SyrupContained 2,400 parts per million benzoic acidLegal 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 ComplaintAction Taken
Chocolate Rolls mouldy and insect infestedSummons withdrawn
Cake containing fly Bread containing carbon and oil globulesPenalty £5; £3 3s. Od. costs Warning letter
Chocolate Biscuits, chocolate covering deterioratedNo action
Bread containing insectWarning letter