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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 1937
[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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dogfish | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18½ |
| Cod | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kippers | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Cod Roe | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Skate | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Haddocks (dried) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Herrings (½-case) | — | — | — | — |
| Prawns (tinned), 1 tin | — | — | — | — |
| Roes (3 boxes) | — | — | — | — |
| Tomatoes (6 boats) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| Ducks | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21* |
| Fowls | 0 | 3 | 0 | 14 |
| Goose (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | Hi |
| Turkeys | 0 | 3 | 1 | 21* |
| Rabbits | 0 | 10 | 1 | 24 |
| Bacon | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Beef | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 |
| Ham | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18 |
| Ham, Tinned (7 tins) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 |
| Pork | 0 | 6 | 1 | 12 |
| Loganberries (24 tins) | — | — | — | — |
| Eggs (52) | — | — | — | — |
(c) Adulteration, etc.
During the year under review 2,000 samples of food and drugs
were submitted to the Public Analyst: of these 800 including milk,
vinegar, butter, ice cream, skimmed condensed milk, Gregory's
powder, minced beef and spirits were taken with the formalities
prescribed by the Act. The remaining 1,200 samples were procured
informally and consisted of a large variety of foods and a selection
of drugs.