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Walthamstow 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Adulteration, etc.-Food and Drugs Act. 1955
During the year, ninety seven samples of food and drugs were
submitted to the Public Analysts.
Seven samples were reported as being unsatisfactory, details respecting same are given below:-
| Description of Articles | Result of Analysis | Action taken |
|---|---|---|
| Kosher Milk Ice | Deficient milk solids by 2.2% | Warning letter |
| Bread and butter | Mixture of butter and margarine | Legal proceedings |
| Pork Sausages ) Beef " ) | Contained preservatives (sulphur dioxide) within prescribed limit but no declaration of same | Warning letter |
| Rhubarb (tinned) | Foreign matter - mould growth | Warning letter |
| Cream doughnut with buttercream | Artificial cream used | Warning letter |
| Bread | Contained blackish pellet - charred dough | Warning letter |
Food Hygiene (General) Regulations, 1960
The following food premises are established in the Borough:-
Butchers, 80; Bakers, 45; Fishmongers, 46; Cafes and Caterers, 89;
Grocers, 219; Greengrocers, 77; Dairies, 1; Milksellers, 143; Ice
Cream Manufacturers, 4; Ice Cream Vendors, 419.
The following inspections were carried out in respect of food
premises:-
Butchers, 89; Bakers, 47; Fishmongers, 35; Cafes and Caterers, 69;
Grocers, 205; Greengrocers, 57; Dairies, 9; Milksellers, 5; Ice
Cream Manufacturers, 24; Ice Cream Vendors, 48.
Factories Act, 1961
The following tables show the work carried out under the above
Act.
| Premises | Number on Register | Number of | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | Written notices | Occupiers prosecuted | ||
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| (i) Factories in which Sections 1, 2,3,4 and 6 are to be enforced by Local Authorities | 56 | 11 | 1 | – |
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority | 485 | 98 | 1 | – |
| (iii) Other Premises in which Section 7 is enforced by the Local Authority (excluding outworkers' premises) | 20 | 15 | 1 | – |
| Totals | 561 | 124 | 3 | – |