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
Brent 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brent]
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Table 38
CONTAMINATED FOOD COMPLAINTS
| Foodstuff | Dirt or Foreign Bodies | Insects | Mould | Souring or other unfitness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bread and flour confectionery | 6 | 1 | 12 | 5 |
| Miik, cream and yogurt | 18 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Meat and meat products | 4 | — | 4 | 14 (6) |
| Canned foods | — | 3 | — | 7 (1) |
| Bottled foods | 1 | — | 1 | 2 (1) |
| Cereals | 1 | 3 | — | 5 (1) |
| Pies | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Cheese | — | — | 1 | — |
| Butter and margarine | — | — | — | 1 |
| Sweets | — | 2 | 2 | 4 (2) |
| Fruit and vegetables | — | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Beverages | — | — | — | 1 (1) |
| Fish | 1 | — | — | 3 (2) |
| Eggs | — | - | - | 2 |
| TOTALS | 33 | 11 | 24 | 52 |
| Figures in brackets indicate complaints not confirmed. | ||||
Table 39
SAMPLING OF FOOD AND DRUGS
| Articles | Total procured | Unsatisfactory | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labelling | Composition | ||
| Milk | 11 | - | 6 |
| Milk (condensed and dried) | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| Creams and yogurt | 10 | - | — |
| Meat and meat products | 41 | 2 | 1 |
| Meat pies | 5 | — | — |
| Butter, margarine and fats | 11 | — | — |
| Bread, flour and cereals | 39 | — | 2 |
| Fish and fish pastes | 4 | — | 1 |
| Cakes, biscuits, mixtures and fillings | 13 | — | 2 |
| Fruit juices, syrups and soft drinks | 49 | — | 5 |
| Spirits, wine, beer | 11 | — | — |
| Coffee, tea and beverages | 17 | — | — |
| Sweets and chewing compounds | 26 | 1 | 1 |
| Fruit and vegetables | 30 | 3 | — |
| Curries, spices and flavourings | 33 | — | 1 |
| Vinegar, pickles and sauces | 20 | 1 | — |
| Cheese and spreads | 9 | — | — |
| Jams, jellies and preserves | 17 | — | — |
| Drugs | 46 | — | — |
| Soups and mixes | 14 | - | - |
| TOTALS | 422 | 8 | 20 |