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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
Hornchurch 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornchurch]
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| Sample No. | ARTICLE | Sample obtained formally, informally, or from complainant. | Nature of adulteration or irregularity. | Action taken. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F.643 | Bio-Chemic Salt. | Formally. | Label false and misleading in respect of dietary and nutritional claims. Proportion of minerals not stated on label. | Prosecution. Manufacturer fined £10. |
| Inf.555 Halibut Oil.-Informally. | 16% deficient in Vitamin A. | A formal follow-up sample was taken (F.668). | ||
| F.668 | ,, | Formally. | 8% deficient in Vitamin A. | Warning letter sent to vendor. |
| Inf.564 | Family Ointment. | Informally. | No description of ingredients as required by Pharmacy and Medicines Act. | Vendor and manufacturer warned. Manufacturer agreed to consult an analyst regarding new labels. |
| Inf.582 | Empty Sterilized Milk Bottle. | Informally. | Contained fragments of glass. | Warning letter sent to vendor and Sterilizer/ bottler. |
Food and Drugs Act, 1938 Section 13 and Bye-Laws made
under Section 15 of the Food and Drugs Act.
33 notices were served during the year on owners or occupiers
of premises coming within the scope of these sections of the Food
and Drugs Act, 1938. No statutory action was subsequently required.
Food Complaints.
As in previous years a considerable amount of time has been
spent by my staff in dealing with food complaints brought to our notice
by members of the public.
The following list gives details of the cases deemed worthy of comment:—
| Complaint. | Action. |
|---|---|
| Can of peaches alleged to have caused food poisoning. | Tin from same consignment bacteriologically examined and found to be sterile. |