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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 1961
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1961
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FOOD AND DRUGS ACT 1955 MILK AND DAIRIES (GENERAL) REGULATIONS 1959 Legal proceedings taken as the result of complaints made by members of the public.
| Date of hearing | Offence | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 15.3.61 | Selling loaf of bread containing piece of cloth | Fine: £10.0.0. Costs: £5.0.0. |
| 9.8.61 | Selling loaf of bread containing part of a cigarette | Fine: £20.0.0. Costs: £5.0.0. |
| 9.8.61 | Selling pork pie contaminated with mould growth | Fine: £5.0.0. Costs: £5.0.0. |
| 4.10.61 | Selling bottle of milk containing black mould | Fine: £5.0.0. Costs: £2.2.0. |
Ten warning letters were sent in respect of other articles of food
complained of by members of the public.
FOOD HYGIENE REGULATIONS 1955
FOOD HYGIENE (GENERAL) REGULATIONS 1960
Legal Proceedings
| Type of Premises | Offence | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe | Defective and insanitary condition of premises, food exposed to the risk of contamination, absence of materials for first aid treatment. Regulations 4, 5, 17 & 23. | Fine: £5.0.0. Costs: £3.3.0. |
| Bakers | Defective and insanitary condition of premises, food exposed to the risk of contamination. Regulations 5, 6, 19 & 23. | Fine: £40.0.0. Costs: £5.0.0. |