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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 1963

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

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In addition to normal routine samples, a number of samples of fresh vegetables
and fruit were submitted for examination to detect residual pesticides. All were
satisfactory. A number of prescribed drugs on restricted sale were also sampled
and all were reported genuine.

Table: During the year 31 complaints were received from members of the general Public in connection with food. The following summary shows the action taken after full investigation into each case :

During the year 31 complaints were received from members of the general Public in connection with food. The following summary shows the action taken after full investigation into each case :

Nature of ComplaintAction taken
Foreign matter in bottle of milkWarning letter
Foreign matter in custard tartWarning letter
Nail in cooked fishWarning letter
Foreign matter in butterWarning letter
Unfit corned beefWarning letter
Dirty milk bottleWarning letter
Unfit corned beefWarning letter
Mouldy sausage rollsWarning letter, witness refused to give evidence.
Mouldy wrapped sliced breadWarning letter
Mould spot in meat pieWarning letter
Maggots in baconWarning letter
Caterpillar in tin of peasLegal proceedings. Penalty £2: 2 gns. costs.
Flies in teaInformal action
Maggots in chickenLegal proceedings. Penalty £ 10: 2 gns. costs
Mouldy wrapped breadVendor absconded, no action
possible
Metal in doughnutLegal proceedings. Penalty £10: 2 gns. costs
Pin in bottle of milkNo action
Foreign matter in loaf of breadLegal proceedings. Penalty £10: 2 gns. costs
Mouldy sliced breadLegal proceedings. Penalty £10: 2 gns. costs
Small stone in biscuitsWarning letter
Mouldy pork pieLegal proceedings. Penalty £10: 2 gns. costs
Mould on sliced luncheon meatLegal proceedings. Penalty £5 : 3 gns. costs
Foreign matter in flourProceedings after inspection of premises
Foreign object in corned beefWarning letter
Mould on tongue sandwichWarning letter
Unfit corned beefWarning letter
Mould spot on butterLegal proceedings. Penalty £3 : 2 gns. costs
Bottle cap in bottle of milkWarning letter
Paper in loaf of breadWarning letter
Foreign matter in loaf of breadWarning letter
Unfit tinned creamWarning letter