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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
Lambeth 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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Warning Letters.
The number of formal samples found to be adulterated was 24.
Legal proceedings were instituted in six cases, and warning letters
were sent to the vendors of other samples as required.
Police Court Proceedings.
Following is the summary of proceedings at the Lambeth Police Court in respect of an offence against the Food and Drugs Act:—
| Case No | Offence | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Selling borax containing 170 parts per million excess arsenic | Dismissed under Probation Act on payment of 3 guineas costs |
| 266 | Selling milk (to a retailer) containing 3 per cent, extraneous water and being 3 per cent, deficient in milk fat | Dismissed under Probation Act on payment of 5 guineas costs |
| 383 | Selling whisky diluted with water 9.6° over legal limit | £8 fine and £5 5s. costs |
| 527 | Selling milk (to an institution) 4 per cent, deficient in milk fat | Fined £10 and 5 guineas costs |
| 599 | Selling milk 21 per cent, deficient in milk fat | Dismissed under Probation Act on payment of one guinea costs |
| 650 | Selling milk (to an institution) containing 6 per cent, extraneous water | Fined £30 and 5 guineas, costs |
Inspection of Food Premises.
During the year all food premises in the borough have been
inspected by the two sampling officers. Special attention
is paid during these visits to the general standard of
cleanliness, especially in connexion with the storage of
food. Where any sanitary defects are noticed on the
premises, or any lack of suitable sanitary conveniences and
cleansing facilities are apparent, such defects are noted and the
information passed to the appropriate district sanitary inspector.
Attention is also paid to see that the various Acts, Orders and
Regulations governing food premises are being observed and that
food is being stored, handled and marked in a satisfactory manner.
Any defects noticed on these occasions that appear to concern
the occupier are brought to his notice, and many improvements
are thereby obtained.