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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
Feltham 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Feltham]
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Tinned Foodstuffs
| Meat | 371 lbs. |
| Fruit | 304 lbs. |
| Fish | 2 lbs. |
| Vegetables | 94 lbs. |
| Milk | 5 pints. |
| Jam | 7 lbs. |
Seven complaints were made with regard to foreign
matter in food and after investigation warnings were given to
the companies concerned.
Proceedings were taken under Section 8 of the Food
and Drugs Act, 1955, with regard to unsound sausage rolls,
when a conviction was obtained and a fine of £20 with 10
guineas costs imposed.
Disposal of Condemned Food
Where possible condemned foodstuffs were sent to a
waste products factory, where they were processed for nonedible
purposes. Foodstuffs which were not suitable for such
disposal were buried at the Council's refuse tip.
Food and Drugs Act, 1955—Food and Drugs Authority.
The Middlesex County Council is the Food and Drugs
Authority for the District and I am indebted to Mr. J. A.
O'Keefe, O.B.E., the Chief Officer of the Public Control
Department, for details of action taken in this district.
Samples procured:—
| Article | Total samples procured | Unsatisfactory |
|---|---|---|
| Milk (New) | 72 | 2 |
| Milk (Various) | 8 | 2 |
| Butter | 23 | |
| Margarine | 3 | |
| Cream | 17 | |
| Cheese | 3 | |
| Fish and Fish Products | 5 | |
| Fruit (fresh and canned) | 18 | 1 |
| Ice Cream | 20 | |
| Meat and Meat Products | 25 | |
| Sausages | 6 | |
| Soft drinks and fruit juices | 2 | |
| Spirits | 7 | |
| Preserves | 5 | |
| Vinegar | 16 | |
| Cakes and buscuits | 4 | |
| Jelly | 3 | |
| Liver | 9 | |
| Miscellaneous | 11 | |
| Total | 257 | 5 |