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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
Chigwell 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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7. FOOD COMPLAINTS.
29 complaints regarding the quality, nature and substance of food were received during 1963, as follows:-
| Beef | 1 | Lamb | 1 |
| Bread | 4 | Lemon glucose drink | 1 |
| Cheese | 2 | Meat pie | 1 |
| Corned beef | 1 | Milk | 4 |
| Cream | 2 | Nut brittle | 1 |
| Fish | 1 | Pudding (for baby) | 1 |
| Flour | 1 | Sausages | 2 |
| Gooseberries | 1 | Stewed steak | 1 |
| Ham | 1 | Turkey Croquette | 1 |
| Ice lolly | 1 | Walnut cake | 1 |
These complaints were all investigated and in 3 cases formal
action was taken.
Legal proceedings were instituted in the following cases:-
| Contraventions | Result of Proceedings: |
|---|---|
| Mould growth on bread | Fine £10.0.0d. |
| Costs £ 3.3.0d. | |
| " " " " | Fine £ 5.0.0d. |
| Costs £ 3.3.0d. | |
| Finger plaster embedded in turkey croquette | Fine £10.0.0d. |
| Costs £ 5.5.0d. |