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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
Chingford 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]
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| Articles | Number Examined | Total | Result of analysis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formal | Informal | Genuine | Non-Genuine | ||
| "b/f: | 37 | 74 | 111 | 105 | 6 |
| Mint Sauce | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | - |
| Mincemeat | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | |
| Beef Suet | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Dressed Crab | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Totals: | 40 | 75 | 115 | 109 | 6 |
Five cases were taken before the Magistrates under the Act in relation to the following offences:-
| Offence | Section | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Fibrous material in loaf | 3. | Fine £15, 2 gns costs |
| ' Broken glass in milk bottle . | 3. | Fine £15 (Note: On Appeal to j Quarter Sessions "alter to conditional discharge") |
| Dirty Milk Bottle | Milk & Dairies Regulations 194S Section 26 (l) .ft*- * , 1 | Fine £15 (Note; On Appeal to Quarter Sessions "fine reduced to £10"). |
| Vinegar being sold as Non-Brewed Condiment | 3. | i 1 Fine £3. |
| Non-Brewed Condiment 15% deficiency. | 3. | I Fine £10, |
Bye laws - Handling, Wrapping and Delivery of Food.
Erogress has continued in the maintenance of hygicnic conditions
in food premises in relation to these Byelaws.
808 visits were paid to food premises, including restaurants