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
Hammersmith 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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| Sample | Infringement | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Chocolate Rolls mouldy and insect infested | Summons withdrawn |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 |