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
Southwark 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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| Haldi | Informal | Incorrectly labelled. Should be described as Turmeric Powder | Old Stock Labels revised |
| Fruit yoghurt | Informal | Incorrectly labelled | Taken up with manufacturers |
| Canned tomatoes | Informal | Contained excess tin and internal corrosion | Formal warning |
| Batter mix | Informal | Contained prohibited emulsifying agent | Taken up with manufacturers |
Legal action taken following complaints made by members of the public:
| Sale of mouldy loaf | Dismissed. Held that there was reasonable doubt that loaf was sold in condition alleged. | |
| Sale of yoghurt in state of active fermentation | £15 | £5 |
| Sale of loaf of bread containing piece of string | £10 | £2 |
| Sale of loaf of bread containing metal washer | £20 | £5 |
| Sale of bread pudding containing a match stick | £10 | £2 |
| Sale of bottle of milk containing a piece of glass | £20 | £5 |
| Sale of bottle of milk of unusual taste and smell | £40 | £5.25 |
| Sale of larvae infested chocolate | £20 | £2 |
| Sale of loaf of bread contaminated with machinery lubricant | £20 | £5 |
| Sale of yoghurt with sour smell and taste | £20 | £5 |
| Sale of loaf of bread containing a winged insect | £5 | £2 |
| Sale of loaf of bread contaminated with oily matter | £5 | £3 |