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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 1963

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Table: Table No. 10 FOOD PROSECUTIONS AND COMPLAINTS

Table No. 10 FOOD PROSECUTIONS AND COMPLAINTS

Nature of ComplaintAction Taken
Black Deposit in Whole Orange DrinkWarning letter to bottlers.
Mouldy Party PieCommittee interviewed Manufacturer and retailer.
Mouldy Pork SausageWarning letter to manufacturer and retailer.
Fly larvae in Bacon RashersWarning letter to retailer.
Metal in ButterWarning letter to packers.
Foreign matter in Sausage RollWarning letter to manufacturer.
Mouldy steak & kidney piesWarning letter to manufacturer and retailer.
Dark streaks in loaf of breadWarning letter to manufacturer.
Label in Fruit BunWarning letter to manufacturer.
Thread in LoafWarning letter to manufacturer.
Rubber Band in Milk BottleWarning letter to bottler.
Mouse excreta in Almond SliceLegal proceedings against shop-keeper. Absolute discharge £5. 5. 0. costs.
Matchstick in RollWarning letter.
Matchbox in Fruit CakeLegal proceedings against manufacturer. Absolute discharge. £IO. 10.0 costs.

Table: Table No. 11 CONDEMNED FOOD

Table No. 11 CONDEMNED FOOD

Baby Food3 tins
Beans130 tins
Biscuits101 pkts
Cereal330 pkts
Cheese25 pkts
Cheese½ lb
Chicken1 tin
Cider1 tin
Coco-Cola4 tins
Coffee2 jars
Corned Beef949 tins
Cream34 tins