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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 1927

Report on the health of the Borough of Bethnal Green during the year 1927

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Table: Three seizures of unsound food were made by the staff during 1927, as follows:— Seizures.

Three seizures of unsound food were made by the staff during 1927, as follows:— Seizures.

DateDescriptionNumber or WeightProsecution and Result
15th JulyCherries13 lbs.12s. 6d. Costs each = £1 5s.
15th JulyGooseberries14 lbs.
5th Aug.Plums51 lbs.Fine £2. Costs £2 2s.
12th Aug.Cod42 lbs.Fine £10. Costs £3 3s.

Table: On 35 occasions during the year unsound food, comprising the following articles, was surrendered by the owners and destroyed as trade refuse:— Articles Surrendered.

On 35 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—1256
Meat——55
Fruit——70
Vegetables31156
Rabbits—195
Other Articles——3

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Also 800 Eggs
20 Gallons Milk
20 Bushels Pears
140 Dozen Cauliflowers
1½ Bushels Winkles
4 Gallons Shrimps
1½ Cwts. Whelks
1 Sheep's Head
600 Tins Condensed Milk
59 Tins Pickled Salmon
22 Tins Cocoa
217 Packets Biscuits
15 Packets Table Salt
267 Jars Jam
19 Bottles Pickles
16 Boxes Crystallised Fruit
6 Cases of Onions (found in Street)