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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 1926
Report on the health of the Borough of Bethnal Green during the year 1926
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Premises on which slaughtering of poultry is
carried on:—
147, 151, 159 and 267, Brick Lane, 107, Bethnal
Green Road, 80, Virginia Road, 71, Church Street
and 36, Hare Street.
UNSOUND FOOD.
In addition to the special inspections of slaughterhouses
and other premises where food is prepared or
sold, the Food Inspectors keep stalls and market places
under regular supervision, particularly during the
week-end. The District Sanitary Inspectors also keep
general observation in the course of their duties.
Eight seizures of unsound food were made by the staff during 1926, as follows:— Seizures.
| Date | Description | Number or Weight | Prosecution and Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st March | Pears | 35 | Fine £15. Costs £5 5s. |
| 2nd March | Peas | 90 lbs. | Fine £6. Costs £5 5s. |
| 17 th May | Walnuts | 14 lbs. | Fine £3. Costs £2 2s. |
| 17th July | Pears, Oranges, | 8 lbs. | Manager Fined £5.Costs £1 1s. |
| Plums, Lemons, Apples | |||
| Owner—Costs £1 1s. | |||
| 16th Aug. | Bananas | 38 | Fine £10. Costs £3 3s. |
| 27th Sept. | Butter | 1 lb. | Fine £1. Costs £2 2s. |
| 27th Sept. | Do. | 3¼ lbs. | Fine £4. Costs £1 1s. on each of two summonses. |
| 24th Nov. | Meat Paste | 91 tins | Fine £1—Retailer.Two Wholesalers fined £10 and £2 respectively, with costs £3 3s. and £2 2s. |
On 40 occasions during the year unsound food,
comprising the following articles, was surrendered by
the owners and destroyed as trade refuse:—