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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 1928

[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 1928.

PROSECUTIONS UNDER THE SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT FOR THE YEAR 1928.

Date.Offence.Result.
MarchMinced Meat preservation 200 parts per millionFined £10.
MarchMilk—6 per cent. added waterFined £2.
MarchMilk—5 per cent. added waterFined £5.
MarchMilk—10 per cent. added waterFined £5.
MarchBottling milk in Public HighwayFined £1.
JuneMilk—5 per cent. deficient in milk fatFined £25.
NovemberMilk—8 per cent. deficient in milk fatFined £2. Costs 10/6

Table: PROSECUTIONS UNDER THE EXPLOSIVES ACT.

PROSECUTIONS UNDER THE EXPLOSIVES ACT.

Date.Offence.Result.
MarchFailing to furnish Local Authority with name, address, and nature of businessFined £25.
MarchStoring quantity of celluloid exceeding 1 cwt.Fined £25.
MarchFailed to observe regulations contained in 1st scheduleFined £25.
NovemberExposing blank cartridges for saleFined £3.
NovemberUnregistered premisesFined £2.
NovemberFailed to keep fireworks in proper receptacleFined 10s.

Table: MARGARINE ACT, 1887.

MARGARINE ACT, 1887.

Date.Offence.Result.
MaySelling butter-like substance wrapped in butter paperFined £2. Costs 10/0