Today In Bajan History | October 16th 1938 The Milk Scandal: Food Safety in Barbados

October 16, 2026 • 00:04:07
Today In Bajan History | October 16th 1938 The Milk Scandal: Food Safety in Barbados
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Today In Bajan History | October 16th 1938 The Milk Scandal: Food Safety in Barbados

Oct 16 2026 | 00:04:07

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Show Notes

The Barbados Agricultural Reporter documented a court case involving the Barbados Dairy Company, which was fined after milk supplied to the General Hospital was found to contain 11.19% added water. The case raised important questions about food quality, business accountability and public health. Revisited on World Food Day, the story highlights the longstanding importance of food safety and protecting consumers in Barbados.

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