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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

Southall 1958

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southall]

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Table: Unsound FoodThe following table shows items of unsound food which were investigated during the year, and the action taken.

Unsound Food

The following table shows items of unsound food which were investigated during the year, and the action taken.

Vendor (and Source)Action
Local Shop (made outside Southall)Bristle in icing of cakeAgreement between customer and baker.
Local ShopCyst in sheep's kidneyProsecution—£10 fine.
Cyst in ox liversProsecution—Case dismissed.
Local Shop (baked outside Southall)Grease in loafEdible grease—Warning letter.
Local ShopWire in sliced corned beefWarning letter.
CafeGlass in spring greens served with mealWarning letter.
Local Shop (baked outside Southall)Mould in gateauWarning letter.
Local Shop (baked outside Southall)Mould in meat pieWarning letter.
Delivered by outside dairyAnts in orange juiceInsufficient evidence to support prosecution.
Local Shop (baked outside Southall)Metal filing in loafWarning letter.
Local ShopTin strained beef broth alleged unsoundNot confirmed.
Delivered by outside bakerMould in fruit pieWarning letter.