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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
Poplar 1927
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Public Health (London) Act, 1891, Section 47. Seizures of Foodstuffs. Proceedings under the above Section were taken as follows:—
| Particulars. | Date of Decision. | Result. | Name of Officer. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exposed for sale 11 tins of condensed milk which were unsound, etc. | Jan. 29th | Condemnation Order made. Letter of caution sent to vendor. | Grabham, C. A. |
| Exposed for sale a sheep's liver which was unsound, etc. | April 12th. | Condemnation Order made. Letter of caution sent to vendor. | Grabham, C. A. |
| Tuberculous Ox Head and tongue exposed for sale. | July 30th. Aug. 25th. | Condemnation Order made. Dismissed under Probation of Offenders Act, £1 1s. costs. | Pearce, H. A. |
Public Health (Milk and Cream) Regulations. 1912 and 1917.
1 — MILK; AND CREAM NOT SOLD AS PRESERVED CREAM.
| (A) Number of Samples examined for the presence of preservative. | (B) Number in which preservative was reported to be present, and percentage of preservative found in each case. | |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 351 | Nil. |
| Cream | 6 | 3* |
In two cases letters of caution were sent. In one case legal proceedings taken.
£2 penalty and £1 1s. costs imposed.