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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
Finsbury 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finsbury Borough]
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Food Poisoning:
During the year there were no cases notified under the
Food and Drugs Act, 1938, amongst Finsbury residents.
Bakehouses:
There are 23 bakehouses in use in the Borough of which 17
are basement bakehouses, and in 22 bakehouses machinery is used.
62 visits of inspection were made during the year and ten notices
were served for cleansing and other matters.
Adulteration of Food:
The total number of samples taken in 1943 under the Food
and Drugs Act, 1938, was 750 of which 17 were official samples and
733 informal samples. The following table gives full information
with regard to the official samples submitted to Mr. Kear Colwell,
the Council's Public Analyst.
NAME OF ARTICLE GENUINE ADULTERATED TOTAL
Milk 12 Nil 12
Sal Volatile 1 Nil 1
Cloves 1 Nil 1
Butter 1 1 2
Chocolate,DrinkinG 1 Nil 1
Golatine 1 1 2
Food Prosecutions: The following prosecutions were effected during the year –
| TYPE OF FOOD | INFRINGEMENT | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | 44 Foreign Fat 50% Margarine | Fine £5. 0. 0. Costs £5. 5. 0. |
| Gelatine | Excess of Preservative (s.o2) | Summons dis-missed under Probation of Off.Act on payment of £10.10. costs |
| Dismissed under Probation of Off.Act.on payment of £2.2.0. costs | Milk | Filling milk bottles in street |
| Cordial | Not of nature, quality and substance demanded | See note overleaf. |