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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 1959

[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.

VendorSubject of EnquirySource of SupplyAction
Local ShopBeetle in loafWarning letter
Local ShopMould on cheeseWarning letter
Local ShopMaggot in wrapped bread rollBaked outside SouthallWarning letter
Local ShopGlass in sliced loafBaked outside SouthallWarning letter
Local ShopMould in loafBaked outside SouthallWarning letter
Local ShopMould in loafBaked outside SouthallWarning letter
Local ShopMould in loafBaked outside SouthallWarning letter
Delivered by roundsmanMaggots in bag of flourWarning letter
Local ShopNail in fruit pieBaked outside SouthallLegal proceedings—£5 fine
Local ShopMaggot in chocolateWarning letter
Local ShopWood in loafBaked outside SouthallWarning letter
Local Shop"Fly in loaf crustBaked outside SouthallLegal proceedings — £3 fine, 2 guineas costs