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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 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]
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| Article | Number Examined | Total | Result of Analysis | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formal | Informal | Genuine | Non-genuine | ||
| b/f: | 48 | 38 | 86 | 80 | 6 |
| Rice | - | 2 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Mincemeat | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Almond Marzipan | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Christmas Padding | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Tomato Ketchup | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Curry Powder | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | - |
| Dried Milk Powder | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Arrowroot | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Butter | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Sage & Onion Stuffing | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Dripping | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Lemon Essence | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Ginger Wine Essence | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soup (Meat) | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| 54 | 50 | 104 | 95 | 9 | |
Legal Proceedings,
Four cases were taken before the Magistrates under the Act in relation to the following offences:-
| Offence | Section | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nail in bun round ' | 2 | Fine £40 |
| Dirty Milk Bottle | Milk & Dairies Regulations 1949 Section 26 (l) | Fine £5 |
| Misleading label on bread rolls | 6 | Fine £3 |
| Wrapping bread and margarine in newspaper | Food Hygiene Regulations 1955, Section 10 (b) | Fine £2 |