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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 1964

[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
Glass in Jiffi JellyWarning letter to manufacturer.
Malt loaf containing paper,, ,, ,, ,,
Fruit loaf containing metalLegal proceedings. Fine £5. £10.10.0. costs.
Glass in Pork Chipolata SausageWarning letter to manufacturer.
Matchstick in Banbury CakeLegal proceedings. £5 fine £2.2.0. costs.
Brown Ale containing trace of Hydrocarbon OilWarning letter to brewers.
Tinned HamLegal proceedings. Case dismissed.
Corned BeefLegal proceedings. Case dismissed.
Corned BeefLegal proceedings. Fine £10. £2.2.0. costs.
Mouldy ButterLegal proceedings. Conditional discharge. £5.5.0. costs.
Mouldy Sausage RollLegal proceedings. Fine £10. £5.5.0. costs.
Employee Smoking while handling food.Legal proceedings. Fine £5. £2.2.0. costs.

Table: Table No.11 CONDEMNED FOOD

Table No.11 CONDEMNED FOOD

Baby Foods5 tins
Bacon & Ham Pudding6 lbs
Baked Jam Roll11 lbs
Beetroot6 lbs
Boned Chicken17 tins
Boned Goose2 tins
Butter1 lb
Butter Beans½ sack
Cabbage1
Cheddar Cheese1 case