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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 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornchurch]
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| Sample No. | ARTICLE | Nature of Adulteration or Irregularity | Action taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cpt.1147 | Bread - loaf of. | Contained fragments of foreign matter found to consist of charred or burnt bread. | Matter considered by Council — Baker warned. |
| Cpt.ll 48 | Wafer Biscuits alleged to have caused sickness. | Analyst reported that the biscuits were examined and found to be free from any harmful substances. | No action necessary. |
| Cpt.1185 | Milk. | Contained fragments of leaf tissue. | Matter considered by Council Bottling firm warned. |
| Cpt.1192 | Aniseed Balls alleged to have caused sickness. | Analyst reported that examination showed the aniseed balls to be free from harmful metallic contamination | No action necessary. |
| Cpt.1215 | Essence of Rennet — alleged to have caused sickness. | Analyst reported that examination of the rennet showed it to be free from any harmful substances. | No action necessary. |
FOOD COMPLAINTS WHERE ANALYSIS WAS NOT REQUIRED.
| Complaint | Action |
|---|---|
| Bread containing piece of lead. Bottle of milk containing bottle cap. | Manager of Bakery firm warned. Dairy firm warned. |
| Cake containing insect. Piece of glass in 1/3 pint bottle of milk. | Manufacturer warned. Matter taken up with firm concerned. |
| Stale and mouldy meat pies. Piece of glass in bottle of milk. | Vendor warned. Matter taken up with vendor and manufacturer. |
| Alleged glass in tin of salmon. | Found to be chemical deposit usual in salmon and not glass. |
| Slice of bread containing dark brown particles. | Only one slice of the loaf available—no action possible. |
| Unpleasant taste of meat pies. | Matter taken up with manufacturer. |
| 1/3 pint bottle of milk alleged to contain a fly. | Matter taken up with firm concerned. |
| Piece of glass in 1/3 pint bottle of milk. | Matter taken up with firm concerned. |
| Mouldy meat pies. | Matter taken up with vendor and Manufacturer. |
| Mouldy cream filled slab cake. | Vendor warned. |