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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
Bethnal Green 1923
Report on the health of the Borough of Bethnal Green during the year 1923
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Four seizures of unsound food have been made
during 1923 as follows:—
Seizures.
| Date. | Description of At ticle. | Weight. | Prosecution and Result. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/1/23 | Condensed Milk | 31 tins. | Fined 8s. Costs £2 2s. |
| 24/6/23 | Meat | 140 Lbs. | Summons not served : Vendor absconded. |
| 11/7/23 | Tinned Fish Kippers | 58 tins. 3 prs. | Fined £10 Costs nil. |
| 11/7/23 | Fruit | 84 Lbs. | Fined £2. Costs nil. |
On 68 occasions during the year unsound food,
comprising the following articles, was surrendered by
the owners and destroyed as trade refuse : —
Articles Surrendered
| Description of Article. | Weight. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tons. | Cwts. | Lbs. | |
| Fish | – | 13 | 85 |
| Meat | — | 6 | 68 |
| Fruit | 1 | 2 | 63 |
| Other Articles | — | 1 | 50 |
| Condensed Milk | 269 tins | ||
| Tinned Fish | 740 tins | ||
| Tinned Fruit | 584 tins | ||
| Tinned Vegetables | 80 tins | ||