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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
Barking 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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| Sample No. | Food | Adulteration | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3789 | Hot Milk | Added water | On prosecution each defendant pleaded guilty and was fined the sum of £3 in respect of each offence |
| 3793 | Hot Milk | Added water | |
| 3730 | Luncheon Meat | Deficient in meat content | Appropriate action taken |
FOOD PROSECUTIONS AND COMPLAINTS
There were fifteen complaints received from local residents
regarding articles of food purchased in the Borough.
Each case was investigated and in three instances legal proceedings were instituted against the retailers and seven warning letters sent where such action was considered appropriate.
| Nature of Complaints | Result of Action Taken |
|---|---|
| Luncheon Meat containing metal particles | Defendant pleaded guilty. Fined £5 |
| Staple in Cake | Defendant pleaded guilty. Fined £25 |
| Mouldy Apple Turnover | Case dismissed on payment of costs |
Milk Supplies
Our milk supplies continue to be of a very satisfactory bacteriological
quality, as is shown in the attached table.
There have been 77 samples taken from retailers for Methylene
Blue and Phosphatase examination and all have been reported as
satisfying the appropriate tests.
The sale of Tuberculin Tested Farm Bottled Milk which was
retailed in this area by one large distributor has now been discontinued.
This means that all the milk sold in the Borough is heat treated
and accordingly rendered safe for the consumer.
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