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Bethnal Green 1937

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

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No. of Sample in Food casesDateOffence or OccasionResult
6th MayPublic Health (London) Act Allowing filth to accumulate at BakehouseFine 5s. Od. Costs £5 5s. Od.
6th MayFactory and Workshop Act Unfit condition of BakehouseFine 5s. Od. Costs £5 5s. Od.
22815th JuneFood and Drugs A dulteration A ct Selling alto mints which contained 212 parts per 1,000,000 of sulphur dioxide in excess of amount permitted (retailer)Dismissed on conviction of manufacturer
do.do.Selling alto mints which contained 212 parts per 1,000,000 of sulphur dioxide in excess of amount permitted (wholesaler)Dismissed on conviction of manufacturer
do.do.Selling alto mints which contained 212 parts per 1,000,000 of sulphur dioxide in excess of amount permitted (manufacturer)Fine £25 Costs £15 but this decision was reversed upon appeal
24th JunePublic Health (London) A ct Having possession of rag Hock containing chlorine 70 parts in excess of maximum permittedCosts £7 7s. Od.
"""""28th JuneHaving possession of rag Hock containing chlorine 12 parts in excess of maximum permittedWithdrawn Costs £3 3s. Od.
28th JuneHaving possession of rag flock containing chlorine 15 parts per 100,000 in excess of maximum permittedWithdrawn Costs £3 3s. Od.
26429th JuneFood and Drugs Adulteration Act Selling milk 10% deficient in fat (retailer)Withdrawn (see next case)
29829th JuneDelivering milk in pursuance of contract of sale 6.6% deficient in fat (wholesaler)Withdrawn Costs £8 8s. Od.
27th JulyPublic Health (London) Act Allowing refuse to accumulate in shopFine £1 Costs £2 2s. Od.
10th Aug.Public Health (Meal) Regulations, 1924 Causing refuse to accumulate in shopFine £2 Costs £2 2s. Od.