[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ] page 19

City of London 1965

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]

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Article	Informal or Formal Sample	Nature of adulteration or irregularity	Action
Bacon ) Rindless Half ) Gammon )	Informal	The samples were pre-packed but the label did not include the appropriate designation of each of the ingredients.	The attention of each of the packers of the samples of bacon in question has been drawn to the opinion expressed by the Public Analyst. In each case an opinion contrary to that of the Public Analyst has been expressed, and the packers maintain that they were in fact complying with the provisions of the Labelling of Food Order 1953. On the advice of the Comptroller and City Solicitor it was decided not to take legal action.
Sweetcure Bacon
Back Bacon ) Streaky Bacon )
• Bacon Roll	Informal	The specimen contained a mouse dropping.	The complainant was interviewed on three occasions regarding the circumstances of this case but refused to give a statement in writing. The investigation gave rise to doubts as to the true facts and further action was considered impracticable.
* Beef Hamburger	Informal	The specimen included part of an insect, identified as the terminal end of a Dermestes Larva.	The catering premises from which this beef hamburger was obtained were inspected but there was no indication of any insect infestation, nor could it be determined that the caterer in question was responsible for the presence of the insect in the hamburger. Accordingly, therefore, it was not practicable to take any further action.
Beef Steak with Gravy, Canned	Informal	Contained meat, 63 per cent. The label of the can bore the statement — *Beef content not less than 65%". Stewed steak with Gravy should contain at least 75% of meat.	Written representations were made to the importers of this commodity who indicated that importation of this particular brand had been discontinued.
*Bread	Informal	Contained baked in the bread several deposits of brown foreign matter consisting of ordinary fine bakery refuse.	This loaf was the subject of a complaint by a customer who purchased the bread in a shop in the City. After investigation this matter was reported to the Port and City of London Health Committee who instructed the Comptroller and City Solicitor to send a warning letter to the bakers in question.
* Bread, remnants	Informal	Contained baked in two of the pieces of bread streaks of foreign black substances consisting of dirty grease containing fine particles of iron.	Appropriate representations made to the baker.
* Bread, Slices	Informal	Contained baked in the bread several small dark masses of foreign matter, consisting of dried dough containing iron oxide.	Appropriate representations made to the baker.
• Brussel Sprouts	> Informal	The sprouts had deteriorated, being sour and containing small black spots, due to mould and other damage.	An investigation indicated that the refrigerated container in the retailers shop was not being maintained at a suitable temperature. Appropriate representations were made to the retailer in question who took the necessary steps to rectify the situation.
* Buttered Scone Remnants	Informal	The specimen contained several fragments of coke on the cut surface of the scone. 19	Investigation indicated that this scone was baked at a bakehouse within the City, and it was possible, therefore, to make a very thorough enquiry into this matter. The bakehouse was operated by gas and no solid fuel of any kind is used on the premises. It was finally ascertained that the foreign matter was derived from a box of imported dried fruit. Written representations were made to the importers of this commodity who in turn pursued the matter with their suppliers in Turkey.