[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon] page 80

Hendon 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]

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Selling bottle of orange drink containing metal bottle cap.	In a similar case, which was taken to the High Court on appeal, a summons was dismissed on the grounds that the cap was sterile and that the substance of the (in that case) milk was not affected by its presence. It was accordingly decided to take no further action.
Selling wrapped sliced loaf found to contain spots of mould.	The loaf was baked on a Friday and delivered to the retailer early on the Saturday. It was delivered by a roundsman to the complainant on the same day but not opened for use until the Monday evening. The period between purchase and examination precluded the taking of legal proceedings and the case was dealt with by warning letters to retailer and manufacturer.
Selling pair of kippers unfit for human consumption.	As some 20 hours elapsed between the time of sale and the kippers being handed in to the Department, it was difficult to assess their condition at the time of sale, particularly as the weather was warm at the time. The retailer's premises were visited and all stock checked. No other complaints were received and it was accordingly considered that no further action could be taken.
Selling bread roll containing part of razor blade.	Legal proceedings were instituted against the retailers who were also the manufacturers. They pleaded guilty and the Magistrates imposed a fine of £20. and awarded the Council 5 guineas costs.
Selling loaf alleged to contain parts of a cockroach.	The part of the cockroach was not found until the loaf has been in use 3 days. It showed no evidence of adhesions of dough such as might have been expected had the cockroach been present in the dough during baking.