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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
Leyton 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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| Samples analysed | Samples unsatisfactory | |
|---|---|---|
| Welsh Rarebit | 1 | ... |
| Whisky | 5 | ... |
| Wine (Port Flavoured) | 1 | ... |
| Wine (Raisin Flavoured) | 1 | ... |
| Yeast and Sulphur Tablets | 1 | ... |
| Zinc Ointment | 1 | ... |
| Totals | 328 | 9 |
Notices Served.
Shops Act, 1950.
Informal 3
Statutory 5
Food & Drugs Act, 1938.
Informal 12
Notices Complied with.
Shops Act, 1950.
Informal 7*
Statutory 6*
Food & Drugs Act, 1938.
Informal 17*
Statutory 2*
* This figure includes outstanding notices from previous year.
Legal Proceedings. (Food & Drugs Act, 1938.)
In five instances legal proceedings were taken under the
provisions of Section 9 of the above Act, and the following is the
result of such action:—
16/4/52 Adulteration of milk £10 fine £1/1/0 costs
16/4/52 Adulteration of milk £10 „ £1/1/0 „
28/5/52 Glass in toffee £3 „ £2/2/0 „
28/5/52 Glass in bread £3 „ £2/2/0 „
5/6/52 Glass in bread £10/10/0 fine