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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
Bermondsey 1954
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1954
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FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938 Legal proceedings taken as result of complaints made by members of the public.
| Date | Offence | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 24.5.54 | Selling loaf of bread containing cigarette end. | Absolute discharge. Costs £3 3s. 0d. |
| 4.8.54 | Selling Jam Sandwich, the filling of which was decomposing. | Fine £5 0s. 0d. Costs £5 5s. 0d. |
| 12.8.54 | Selling Presta Cola containing particles of film of mould. | Absolute discharge. Costs £3 3s. Od. |
| 6.8.54 | Selling Margarine containing rubber finger stall. | Absolute discharge. Costs £5 ss. Od. |
Five warning letters were sent to manufacturers in respect of
other articles of food complained of by members of the public.