[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch] page 39

Shoreditch 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]

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39.
FOOD ADMINISTRATION (Contd.)

Table: Food Complaints (Contd.)

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Food Complaints (Contd.)

Complaint	Result of Action Taken
Icing on wedding cake was sour and cake stale.	The standard of cake was lower than normally expected and icing was discoloured. Investigation into baking process made and samples of ingredients analysed -cake was substandard only.
Suspected Cream Soda (Soft Drink)	Control sample purchased and submitted with suspected sample for chemical and bacteriological examination. Nothing abnormal reported from either laboratory.
Peculiar taste to butter.	Sample submitted for chemical examination - nothing abnormal reported.
Localized abscess in shoulder of lamb.	Abscess was encapsulated in thick membrane, appearance of musculature was normal. No visible signs to indicate presence of abscess.
Unsound can of corned beef.	Decomposition had commenced, no external evidence of cause. Remainder of stock appeared satisfactory.
Cigarette end embedded in loaf of bread.	Condition of bakehouse in general was well maintained. Baker prosecuted. Fined £10 and £3.3.0d. costs.
Piece of string embedded in slice of bread.	Bakery was well maintained - staff had been instructed to hand sieve flour before use. Automatic sifter to be installed. Warning letter sent.
Suspected vinegar	Sample submitted for chemical examination found to be non brewed condiment below standard requirements. Vendor prosecuted, fined £35 and £5.5.Od costs (previous conviction).
Piece of wood embedded in loaf of bread.	Bakehouse in general was well maintained, but inspection revealed worn and broken condition of oven "peels", Baker prosecuted fined £5 and £3.3.0d. costs.