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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

Deptford 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford Borough]

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Table: TABLE VI (Continued) FOOD FOUND FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION (Continued)

TABLE VI (Continued) FOOD FOUND FIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION (Continued)

Tinned Fruit2,103 tins
Tinned Vegetables7,527 tins
Tinned Meat10 tins
Tinned Meat32 lb.
Yeast278 lb.
Hops56 lb.
Margarine130 tins
Margarine1,159 lb.
Pepper29 lb.
Sugar (Granulated)6 lb.
Sugar (Granulated)181 tins
Sweet Puddings136 tins
Orange Powder60 tins
Vinegar18 casks
FOOD FOUND UNFIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION BUT APPARENTLY FIT FOR ANIMAL FEEDING
Biscuits11,424½ lb.
Biscuits188 i tins
Dried Fruitlb.
Flour, White4,577 lb.
Haricot Beans500 lb.
Marrowfat Peas1,016 lb.
Oatmeal1,494 lb.
Split Peas1,125 Ib.
Rice381 lb.
Salt7 lb.
Salmon39 lb.
FOOD FOUND UNFIT FOR NORMAL SALE BUT SUITABLE FOR MANUFACTURING PURPOSES
Chocolate405 lb.
FOOD DESTROYED
Tinned Fruit3 tins
Dates23 lb.
Tea89½ lb.
Salt14 lb.
Chocolate64 lb.
Lard5 lb.
RE-REFINING
Sugar Granulated1,095½ A lb.
Sugar Demerara2 lb.