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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 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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4. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
(i) Public Health Act. 1936.
24 applications were made for legal proceedings, all of which were withdrawn before
the Court hearing or after adjournment, the work required by notices having been
completed.
(ii) F ood and Drugs Act, 1955 and Food Hygiene Regs., 1955.
| Date of Hearing | Nature of offence and address of premises concerned | Result of Court Proceedings |
|---|---|---|
| 30.5.62 | Leyton Fisheries, Ltd., 377 High Road, E. 10. -Fried Cod sold as fried haddock. | Fine £10. £3. 3s. 0d. cost8 |
| 27.6.62 | Mrs. A. K.M. West, 42 Crownfield Road, E. 15. -Maggots in sweets. | Absolute discharge. Nominal costs. |
| 26.9.62 | W.J.Barton, Ltd., 341 Lea Bridge Road, E. 10. -Cotton-wool in Cheesecake. | Fined £10. £3.3s.0d. costs |
| 21.11.62 | Birkett & Roberts, Ltd., 13 Beachcroft Rd. E. 11.-Safety pin in cake. | Absolute discharge. £6. 5s. 0d. costs |
5. MEAT AND FOOD CONDEMNED
Condemnation certificates were issued in respect of the under-mentioned unsound
foodstuffs surrendered by various traders in the Borough as a result of routine
inspection of food premises. The food condemned was destroyed by fire at the Council's
Destructor Works.
Commodity Cwts. Qrs. Lbs.
Bacon - - 5½
Cheese - 3 11
Cod fat - 1 6
Ham - - 7½
Fish 2 3 26½
Beef 9 1 10
Lamb - 2 8
Pork 13
Offal 4 1 12
Rabbits 3 - 24
Sausages - 1 10
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