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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 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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will so remain until the equipment industry finds the answer to the
menial tasks which need manual effort for their completion.
As the following details show, we have maintained an overall
control by inspection and sampling.
FOOD PROSECUTIONS AND COMPLAINTS
Complaints were received regarding the sale of food alleged to
be unsound or not of the nature, substance or quality demanded by
the purchaser.
The complaints were investigated and action taken as set out in the table below:—
| Nature of Complaint | Action Taken |
|---|---|
| 1. Fruit and Nut Chocolate infested with larva of the Ephestia elutella (cocoa moth) | Legal proceedings taken against the retailer. Fined £2 |
| 2. Metal in loaf of bread | Warning letter sent to manufacturer of the bread |
| 3. Sliced wrapped loaf of bread containing small amount of grease or similar substance | Warning letter sent to manufacturer of the bread |
| 4. Larva of Ephestia elutella (moth) in a tin of Vitacup | Warning letter sent to manufacturers of the commodity |
| 5. Bristle embedded in the substance of a biscuit | Warning letter sent to manufacturers |
| 6. Treacle Toffee containing small strands of sacking or string | Producers given a warning |
| 7. Soup Powder containing weevil (manufactured and purchased outside the Borough) | Referred to Local Authority where the purchase was made |
| 8. Bottle of pasteurised milk containing small area of mould growth | Warning given to the milk sup pliers |
| 9. Bottle of pasteurised milk containing two metal foil caps | Warning given to the milk sup plier ____ |
| 10. Mouldy Sausage Roll | Legal proceedings taken against the retailer. Fined £2 |
| 11. Bottle of pasteurised milk containing 5 metal foil caps and specks of lacquer | Reported below |
| 12. Fairy Queen Cakes | Reported below |
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