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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The foods complained of were:—
Bread 6
Cakes 3
Cereals 1
Fish 1
Fruit, Dried 1
Fruit, Juice 2
Ice Cream 1
Jam 2
Meat 4
Meat Pies 2
Milk 6
Mineral Water 2
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Legal action was taken in two instances against dairy firms
for non-compliance with Section 26 of the Milk and Dairy Regulations,
1949.
In both instances, the firms pleaded guilty, one being given
an absolute discharge on payment of £5. 5. 0. costs, the other
was fined £2 and £2.2.0. costs.
All complaints were investigated and five samples were sent
to the Public Analyst for report. In two instances an adverse
report was made, one of which resulted in Legal action referred
to above.
(e) Bakeries
There are 15 bakehouses in the District, 8 are in use, the other
7 having been closed. A new bakehouse for the London Cooperative
Society, Ltd., is being built in Loughton.
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