Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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Serial No, S.7 - Margarine
The specimen contained at one side of the slab a streak of brownish
black foreign matter, which was found to consist of charred bread.
Investigations showed that the wrapper had been removed from the margarine
at the complainant's house. It was therefore decided to take no further
action.
Serial No, S.10 - Bread
The specimen contained, baked in the bread, two half-inch lengths
of cotton material composed of white and red woven strands. A warning
letter was sent to the manufacturer.
Serial No. S,1 - Bread
Contained a tuft of jute fibres protruding through the crust.
Investigations showed that the fibres were similar to those of gloves
used in the Bakery. The manufacturer agreed to endeavour to find a
suitable glove of different material.
Serial No. S.12 - Creamed Rice Pudding, Canned
The specimen submitted was sour and unfit for consumption. The stock
at the shop from which the can was purchased was examined. The cans
appeared to be in good condition. Two samples were obtained, both of which
appeared to be satisfactory.
Serial No. S.13 - Bread (A Large White Loaf)
The loaf contained brown streaks penetrating its entire length, due
to the introduction of brown flour, and several small black particles of
charred bread. The details of the complaint were drawn to the attention
of the manufacturing company.
Serial No. S. 15 - Bread
Contained some black foreign matter, consisting of dirty grease
containing fine particles of iron, A warning letter was sent to the
manufacturing company.
Serial No. S,l6 - Bread (Slices from a White Loaf)
Three of the slices contained brown wholemeal dough. Details of the
complaint were brought to the attention of the manufacturing company,
17.