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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 1955
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1955
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FOOD AMI DRUGS ACT, 1938
Legal proceedings taken as result of complaints made by members of the public.
| Date | Offence | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 6. 5.55 | Selling bread rolls containing live insects. | Fine £70 0s. 0d. Costs £10 10s. 0d. |
| 14. 7.55 | Selling meat puddings unfit for human consumption. | Fine £2 0s. 0d. Costs £3 3s. 0d. |
| 10.10.55 | Selling cakes contaminated with mice excreta. | Fine £5 0s. 0d. |
17 warning letters were sent to manufacturers in respect of other
articles of food complained of by members of the public.