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

Southall 1960

[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 ShopMould in Angel CakeBaked outside Southall£5 fine, £3.3.0 costs
Local ShopMaggots in CurrantsManufactured in SouthallWarning letter No harmful ingredients, no action
Local industrial canteenSausages unpalatable