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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

East Ham 1925

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]

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Table: PROSECUTIONS UNDER THE SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT FOR THE YEAR 1925.

PROSECUTIONS UNDER THE SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT FOR THE YEAR 1925.

Date.Offence.Result.
JanuaryMargarine without proper wrapperFined 40/- Costs 10/6
MarchMilk—33 per cent. deficiencyDismissed— Warranty defence
Marchdo. —25 per cent. deficiencydo.
MayGiving false warrantyDismissed
MayHot milk 8 per cent. added waterSummons not served