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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
Islington 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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| Date of Hearing | Offence | Result of Proceedings |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5.52 | Exposing for Sale Non-brewed Vinegar to which a false trade description was applied contrary to Section 2 of the above Act at 80/81 Upper Street. | Fined 40s. Defendants to pay£2 2s. costs. |
Labelling of Food Order, 1950. (3 cases).
| Date of Hearing | Offence | Result of Proceedings |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4.52 | Contravention of Article 2 of the above Order in respect of Ginger in Syrup at 80 Upper Street, N.l. | Defendant to pay £3 3s. costs. |
| 18.12.52 | Contravention of Article 2 of the above Order tin respect of Soup at 98 Essex Road, N.1. | Discharged absolutely. Defendant to pay 30/- costs. |
| 18.12.52 | Contravention of Article 2 of the above Order in respect of Soup at 80-81 Upper Street, N.l. | Discharged absolutely. Defendant to pay £2 2s. costs. |
Unsound Food.
The total amount of food condemned during the year was:—
53 tons, 15 cwts, 2 qrs., 1 stone, 2 lbs., 12 ozs.
details of which are given in the following table:—
| Tons | Cwts. | Qtrs. | Stones | Lbs. | Ozs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinned Goods | 40 | 9 | 2 | — | 2 | 12 |
| Fish | — | 10 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 12 |
| Meat | — | 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Others | 11 | 17 | 2 | — | 6 | 8 |
| Total | 53 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Number of condemnation certificates issued was 2,429.
Most of the above food was condemned upon request by the respective owners.