London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Barking 1966

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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1741ASix Bread RollsInformalIn a mouldy condition.Legal proceedings. Manufacturer and retailer fined £5 and 17/6d. costs each.
1744ABrown LoafInformalContained a small quantity of discoloured dough.Warning letter to Manufacturers.
1742ABrown LoafInformalSmall area of mould growth on two slices.No action.
1771ALemonadeInformalContained mould growth.Warning letter to Manufacturers.
1772ACherriesInformalCan had a hole approx. 2mm x 3 mm which had caused deterioration of the contents.Warning letter to Manufacturers.
1791ASalad RollInformalContained a dead earthworm.Legal proceedings.
1815ACorned BeefInformalContained iron and calcium salts together with waxy matter.Referred to Wholesalers.
102Pork SausagesFormalMeat 62$, therefore slightly deficient in respect of meat content.No action.
103NRG Blackcurrant Health DrinkFormalMisdescribed as "Pure Blackcurrant." Contained only 15$ of fruit juice, therefore claim that it contained more fruit juice than Ribena not justified.Warning letter to Retailer.
20New Season's WalnutsFormalSome of the nuts in a mouldy condition.Referred to Importers and Country of origin.
105Pork SausagesFormalMeat 57%. 12% deficient in meat.Legal proceedings. Defendant given an absolute discharge. Costs refused.