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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 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southall]
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Other samples taken:—
Turkey Unsatisfactory
Pork Unsatisfactory
Ham Unsatisfactory
Gravy Unsatisfactory
Stuffing Unsatisfactory
Brussels-Sprouts Satisfactory
Custard Satisfactory
Peas Satisfactory
Apple Satisfactory
Baked Potato Satisfactory
Boiled Potato Satisfactory
Christmas Pudding Satisfactory
Cranberry Sauce Satisfactory
Mince Tart Satisfactory
Dessicated Coconut Unsatisfactory
Ice Lolly Satisfactory
Rinse water of ice-cream server (2) Both samples satisfactory
The first fourteen samples were taken in connection with the food poisoning outbreak
at a local factory and a report on this is to be found on page 38. The only other unsatisfactory
result was from dessicated coconut—no food poisoning organisms were found,
but advice was given regarding the desirability of cooking coconut before using.
Satisfactory communication has been maintained during the year with the County Public Control Department, and the report on the work carried out in Southall by the staff of that Department is as follows:—
| Article | Total Samples Taken | Unsatisfactory |
|---|---|---|
| Milk (new) | 26 | — |
| Milk (various) | 14 | 2 |
| Arrowroot | 3 | — |
| Butter | 13 | 1 |
| Cakes and Biscuits | 3 | 1 |
| Cream | 11 | — |
| Drugs | 4 | — |
| Fish | 17 | 1 |
| Fruit (fresh) | 16 | 2 |
| Fruit (canned) | 3 | — |
| Ice-Cream | 8 | — |
| Liver and offal | 6 | — |
| Margarine | 2 | — |
| Meat | 23 | 3 |
| Preserves | 2 | — |
| Sausages | 6 | 2 |
| Soft Drinks | 2 | — |
| Spirits | 9 | 1 |
| Vegetables | 10 | — |
| Vinegar and Non-Brewed Condiment | 12 | 2 |
| Miscellaneous | 2 | — |
| 192 | 15 |