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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
Heston and Isleworth 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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| Minced Beef | 7 | — |
| Rum | 3 | 1 |
| Sausages | 8 | 2 |
| Whisky | 15 | 7 |
| 251 | 25 |
Number of Prosecutions 5
Number of Convictions 5
The seven adulterated samples of milk were taken in course of delivery from a Berkshire
farmer. All the samples contained added water, and the farmer was prosecuted and ordered to
pay £15 15s. Od. "as costs." Two fishmongers were prosecuted for selling respectively haddock
for hake and witch for lemon sole.
| Tons. | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon | 4 | |||
| Corned Beef | 6 | |||
| Fish | 2 | 21 | ||
| Meat | 1 | 12 | 1 | 9 |
| Poultry | 1 | 1 | 11 | |
| Rabbits | 2 | 14 | ||
| Total | 1 | 15 | 0 | 9 |