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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
Lambeth 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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In addition to the above-mentioned carcases or parts of carcases, the following unsound food was condemned and destroyed:—
| Fish— | tons | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coalfish | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cod | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kippers | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| Roes | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 |
| Skate | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Haddocks | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Winkles (1 bushel) | — | — | — | — |
| Fruit and Vegetables— | ||||
| Apricots (12 boats) | — | — | — | — |
| Greens (4 bags) | — | — | — | — |
| Pears (1 box) | — | — | — | — |
| Tomatoes (1 tray) | — | — | — | — |
| Poultry— | ||||
| Ducks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25½ |
| Fowls | 0 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Goose (1) | — | — | — | — |
| Turkeys | 0 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| Game— | ||||
| Rabbits | 0 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
| Wood Pigeon (2) | — | — | — | — |
| Meat and other products— | ||||
| Bacon | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Beef | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Ham, Tinned (10 tins) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| Lamb Chops | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Pork | 0 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| Other food— | ||||
| Tinned Fruit (79 tins) | — | — | — | — |
| Fish Paste (13 tins) | — | — | — | — |
| Mincemeat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
(b) Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928.
During the year under review, 2,000 samples of food and drugs
have been procured for analysis. Of these, 798 were taken with
the formalities prescribed by the Act, while 1,202 were taken
informally. The formal samples taken included milk, separated
milk, butter, sausages, vinegar, lemonade powder and wine.