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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
Romford 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Romford]
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Lollies
One sample of ice loliy was found to contain an excess amount of
lead, viz. 3.0 parts per million.
This was referred to the local authority in whose area the lolly was
manufactured.
Luncheon Meat
This tin of luncheon meat was submitted to the Analyst as the
result of a complaint. The contents and tin were badly corroded owing
to prolonged storage. No action was taken as the complainant had had
the tin in stock at home for some time.
Milk, Dried Skimmed
A sample of dried milk powder was found to contain a considerable
amount of black specks, this was found to be charred milk powder.
The manufacturers withdrew the consignment, from which the sample
was taken, from stock.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
(i) The following cases were taken under the Food and Drugs Acts 1938.
| Offence | Section | Result |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Dirty food preparing premises, contrary to Sec. 13 and the Clean Food Byelaws | Fined £6 | |
| (2) Plant stalk in bottle of milk | 3 | Fined £2 |
| (3) Mouldy meat pies | 9 | Dismissed |
| (ii) The following cases were taken under the Food and Drugs Act 1955. | ||
| (4) Tobacco in bread roll | 2 | Fined £5 |
| (5) Piece of cardboard in bottle of milk | 2 | Fined £2 |
| (6) Razor blade in loaf | 2 | Fined £3 |
| (7) Piece of cardboard in bottle of milk | 2 | Fined £2 |
| (8) Mouldy fruit pie | 8 | Fined £5 |
| (iii) The following cases were taken under the Food Hygiene Regulations. | ||
| (9) Dirty food containers | Dismissed | |
| (10) Smoking in food preparation room | Fined £1 | |
| (11) Smoking in food preparation room | Fined £1 | |
| (12) Smoking in food preparation room | Fined £1 | |
| (13) Smoking in food preparation room | Fined £1 | |
| (iv) The following case was taken under the Food Standards (Ice Cream) Order, 1953. | ||
| (14) Ice Cream 94% deficient in fat | Fined £3 £2.10.0 costs. | |