London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Poplar 1896

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar]

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Slaughter Houses.
239, Old Ford Road Mr. David Mitchell.
220, Roman Road Mr. Thomas George R. Smith.
258, Roman Road Mr. James Henry Cox.
288, Roman Road Mr. Thomas Skillington.
338, Roman Road Mr. Henry Wm. Jarrett.
114, Tredegar Road Mr. John Dennis.
all of which have been subjected to periodical inspection throughout
the year.
The market places have also been regularly inspected throughout
the year.
In only one instance has seizure of food been warranted, but
desiruction by the owner or at the Board's depot has occasionally
been resorted to with the invitation or consent of the owner.
By the direction of Mr. Young, the Public Analyst, I have obtained
64 samples of food for analysis, of which 8 were certified by him to
have been adulterated. In 6 cases legal proceedings were instituted
against the vendors, and convictions obtained in 3 cases.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
WILLIAM BOYCE,
Sanitary Inspector, and
Inspector under the Sale of Food and Drugs Act,
Bow ( West Division).