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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 1937

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

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No. of Sample in Food casesDateOffence or OccasionResult
37010th Aug.Food and Drugs Adulteration Act Selling raspberry jam containing 75% apple jamDismissed, Costs 10s. 6d.
—6th Oct.Public Health (London) Act Depositing unsound food for saleFine £5 Costs £3 3s. Od.
—26th Oct.Distributing toys in exchange for rags, contrary to bye-lawsFine 5s. each (2 persons)
4913rd Nov.Food and Drugs Adulteration Act Selling vinegar 10% deficient in acetic acidCosts £1 Is. Od.
—28th Dcc.Public Health (London) Act Distributing toys in exchange for rags, contrary to bye-lawsCosts 2s. Od.