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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
Finsbury 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finsbury Borough]
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25.
Food Poisoning:
During the year there were no cases notified under the Food and Drugs
Act, 1938, amongs Finsbury residents.
Bakehouses:
There are 25 bakehouses in use in the Borough of which 17 are Basement
Bakehouses and in 22 bakehouses machinery is used. 89 visits of Inspection
were made during the year and ten notices were served for cleansing and
other matters.
Adulteration of Food:
| NAME OF ARTICLE | GENUINE | ADULTERATED | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 22 | 2 | 24 |
| Cordials | – | 4 | 4 |
| Vinegar (Non-brewed) | – | 1 | 1 |
The following prosecutions were effected during the year –
| TYPE OF FOOD | INFRINGEMENT | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|
| Grape-fruit flavoured Cordial | No sungar or alcohal | Summons dismissed |
| Lime flavoured Cordial | ... ... | Summons withdrawn |
| Lemon-citric flavoured cordial | ... ... | Summons withdrawn |
| Cardial Orange flavour | ... ... | Hearing not completed |
| Milk | Filling bottle in street | Fined 10/-d and £3,3.0 costs |