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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
Brent 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brent]
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Table 39
CONTAMINATED FOOD COMPLAINTS
| Foodstuff | Dirt or Foreign Bodies | Insects | Mould | Souring or other unfitness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bread and flour confectionery | 13 | 4 | 16 | 5 |
| Milk, cream and yogurt | 10 (1) | 3 (2) | 1 | 5 |
| Meat and meat products | — | 4 | 8 | 8 (2) |
| Canned foods | 3 | — | — | 2 |
| Bottled foods | — | — | 1 | 3 |
| Cereals | — | 1 | — | — |
| Pies | 1 | — | 2 | 2 (1) |
| Cheese | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Butter and margarine | 1 | — | — | — |
| Wines and beer | — | — | — | 1 |
| Sweets | 2 | 3 | — | 2 |
| Fruit and vegetables | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Beverages | — | 1 | — | 1 (1) |
| Fish | — | 2 | — | 2 (2) |
| TOTALS | 32 | 22 | 31 | 35 |
Figures in brackets indicate complaints not confirmed.
Table 40
SAMPLING OF FOOD AND DRUGS
| Articles | Total procured | Unsatisfactory | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labelling | Composition | ||
| Milk | 2 | - | 1 |
| Milk (condensed and dried) | 5 | — | 1 |
| Creams and yogurt | 11 | — | — |
| Meat and meat products | 68 | — | 4 |
| Meat pies | 28 | — | — |
| Butter, margarine and fats | 9 | — | 2 |
| Bread, flour and cereals | 36 | — | 1 |
| Fish and fish pastes | 12 | — | — |
| Cakes, biscuits, mixtures and fillings | 9 | — | 1 |
| Fruit juices, syrups and soft drinks | 12 | — | 1 |
| Spirits, wine, beer | 16 | — | 1 |
| Coffee, tea and beverages | 31 | — | 1 |
| Sweets and chewing compounds | 17 | — | 1 |
| Fruit and vegetables | 83 | 3 | 6 |
| Curries, spices and flavourings | 24 | — | 1 |
| Vinegar, pickles and sauces | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| Cheese and spreads | 15 | — | 1 |
| Jams, jellies and preserves | 10 | — | 1 |
| Drugs | 46 | — | 2 |
| Soups and mixes | 12 | 1 | |
| TOTALS | 488 | 4 | 27 |