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Bethnal Green 1934

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]

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Legal Proceedings—contd.

No. of Sample in F. and D. A. casesDateOffenceResult
Rag Flock Act
—31.5.34Have in possession Rag Flock containing 10 parts excess of chlorineSummons withdrawn, warranty admitted (Proceedings taken against wholesaler)
—31.5.34Supplying Rag Flock on warranties given containing excess of chlorineOrdered to pay £7 7s. Od. Costs on each of two summonses
Public Health (Preservatives in Food) Regulations
2404.7.34Selling Table Jelly containing 76 parts per million excess of sulphur dioxideSummons withdrawn (Proceedings taken against wholesaler)
2404.7.34Selling Table Jelly containing 76 parts per million excess of sulphur dioxideNo fine
Costs £10 10s. Od.
Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act
3551.8.34Selling Vinegar 52% deficient in acetic acidFine 5/-
Costs 10/-
Milk and Dairies (Consolidation) Act
—1.8.34Selling Milk from vehicle and receptacle not properly inscribedFine £2
Costs £2 2s. Od.
Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act
3878.8.34Selling Milk 10% deficient in fatNo fine
Costs £4 4s. Od.
4075.9.34Selling Milk 16.6% deficient in fatNo fine
Costs £4 4s. Od.
3953.9.34Selling Vinegar 12.5% deficient in acetic acidFine £2
Costs £2 2s. Od.
41612.9.34Selling Milk 26.6% deficient in fatNo fine
Costs £3 3s. Od.
42919.9.34Selling Milk containing 12.9% added waterFine £2
Costs £3 3s. Od.
5027.11.34Selling Milk 13.3% deficient in fatNo fine
Costs £2 2s. Od.
5287.11.34Selling Milk containing 10.5% added waterFine £2
Costs £7 7s. Od.
5255.3.35Selling Milk 33% deficient in fatSummons dismissed (warranty proved)
55521.11.34Selling Milk 50% deficient in fatNo fine
Costs £3 3s. Od.
60812.12.34Selling Vinegar 75% deficient in acetic acidNo fine
Costs £3 3s. Od.
6569.1.35Selling Milk 16.6% deficient in fatNo fine
Costs £4 4s. Od.