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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
West Ham 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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UNSATISFACTORY FOOD & DRUGS SAMPLES - 1959
| Identification from No. given in Quarterly Report | Result of Analysis | Type of sample | Remarks and action taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 Milk | Contained 2% of added water | Formal | Seasonal variation in natural content. Further sample proved satisfactory. |
| 145 Ice Cream | 0.2% deficient in fat | Informal | Warning letter sent to manufacturer. Further sample proved satisfactory |
| 168 Bread | Contained mouse excreta | Informal | Verbal warning to bakery. No further action at request of complainant. |
| 179 Milk | Contained a mould growth round inside of the milk bottle | Informal | Reported to September Health Committee. Warning letter sent. |
| 238 Apple Turnovers | Contained patahes of green mould | Informal | Reported to October Health Committee. Vendor prosecuted. |
| 286 Cut peel | Contaminated with mouse excrement, also contained a few small beetles. | Informal | Reported to December Health Committee. Legal proceedings instituted against |
| 289 Cut peel | Contained three dead beetles | Informal | wholesalers. |
| 301 Beef Chipolatas | Contained 500 p.p.m. SO , being 50 p.p.m. in excess of the amount permitted | Informal | Retailer interviewed and warned. Letter sent to M„0.H. Poplar re manufacturer. |