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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 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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| FROZEN FOODS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon | 18 pkts. | Mousse | 150 pkts. |
| Chickens | 59 | Pastry | 39 pkts. |
| Eclairs, chocolate | 6 pkts. | Peas | 26 lbs. |
| Fish | 196 pkts. | Pudding Mixture | 22 pkts. |
| Fruit | 6 pkts. | ||
| Hamburgers | 46 pkts. | Sausage Rolls | 14 pkts. |
| Meat | 59 pkts. | Vegetables | 209 pkts. |
| Sample | Infringement | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen Peroxide 20 vols. | 10 volume strength | Informal sample. Formal sample satisfactory. |
| Wine Yeast Tablets | Incorrectly labelled. Ingredients not stated. | Informal sample. |
| Wine Yeast Tablets | Incorrectly labelled. Ingredients not stated. | Legal proceedings taken resulting in an absolute discharge on payment of £5 5s. Od. costs. |
| Whisky | Contained 18.5 per cent excess water. | Legal proceedings taken resulting in a penalty of £2 with £5 5s. 0d. costs. |
| Shredded Beef Suet | 5 per cent deficient in fat | Informal sample. |
The following summary shows the action taken after a full investigation was made in each case of 19 complaints received from members of the public in connection with food.
| Nature of Complaint | Action taken |
|---|---|
| Maggots in Cereal | Warning letter |
| Foreign substance in loaf | Warning letter |
| Maggoty Semolina | Penalty £2:2 gns. costs |
| Mouldy Pork Pie | Penalty £1:2 gns. costs |
| Glass in ham roll | Penalty 10s.:2 gns. costs |
| Insect in Chicken Soup | Warning letter |
| Soapy taste in Chocolate Sponge | Warning letter |