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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 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southall]

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Unsound Food

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

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

Subject of EnquiryAction
Tinned Fruit Salad, Metal contaminationWarning Letter to Retailer. Canners Fined £5.0.0. £10.10.0 Costs.
Maggots in CurrantsProsecution. £20.0.0 Fine. £5.0.0 Costs.
Wood pencil in LoafWarning Letter.
Insect in Wrapped LoafWarning Letter.
Mould in Apple PieProsecution. £10.0.0 Fine. £7.7.0 Costs.
Dirt in Bottle of MilkAbsolute Discharge. £2.2.0 Costs.
Mould in Cheese SpreadWarning Letter.
Live ants in Fruit PieWarning Letter.
Mould on Bread RollProsecution. £10.0.0 Fine. £5.5.0 Costs.
Grease in LoafWarning Letter.
Wood splinter in LoafWarning Letter.