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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 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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FOOD PROSECUTION 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 |
|---|---|
| Grease in loaf of bread | Warning letter to manufacturer |
| Foreign matter in Potato Crisps | Warning letter to manufacturer |
| Chocolate Biscuit - Cocoa Moth | Warning letter to manufacturer |
| Weevil in Milk Loaf | Warning letter to manufacturer |
| Tobacco and paper in Bread | Warning letter to manufacturer |
| Splinter of Wood in Bread | Warning letter to manufacturer |
| String in Bread | Warning letter to manufacturer |
| Mouldy Bread | Legal proceedings. Fine £2 |
| Screw in Walnut Gateau | Case dismissed |
| Foreign matter in Bread | Warning letter |
| Btead and Butter | Legal proceedings. Fine £2. |
| Milk -6% added water | Legal proceedings. Fine £2.2.0d costs. Conditional discharge for 12 months. |
| Milk - 14% added water | Legal proceedings. Fine £2.2.0d. Conditionally discharged for 12 months. |
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