Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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(d) (2) Food Complaints.
20 complaints of food not fit for human consumption were received
during the year.
The foods affected were:—
Beef 1
Biscuits 1
Bread 3
Butter 1
Cakes 2
Grape Fruit 1
Ice-Cream 1
Milk 6
Peanuts 1
Pork Luncheon Meat 1
Pork Pie 1
Vinegar 1
One of the complaints about milk concerned a dirty bottle.
The firm concerned were prosecuted, pleaded guilty and were
fined £5 and £6. 6. 0d. costs. All the other complaints were
investigated, either with the vendor or the manufacturers.
(e) Bakeries.
There are 14 Bakehouses in the District, 1 of which is not
in use. 43 visits have been made.
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