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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 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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| Tons | Cwts. | Qrts. | Lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cereals | . | - | . | 26½ |
| Sugar | - | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Butter | - | - | 1 | 5 |
| Cocoa | - | - | - | 1¼ |
| Sultanas | - | - | - | 16 |
| Lard | - | - | - | 9 |
| Dairy topping | - | - | - | |
| Cake mix | - | - | - | 17 |
| Salad cream | - | - | - | 21½ |
| Nutmeg | 1 | 11 | 2 | - |
| Fruit and nut roll | - | - | - | 4 |
| Iced spongelets | - | - | - | 9 |
| Potato mix | - | 6 | 1 | 20 |
| Custard powder | - | - | - | 5 |
| Coffee | - | - | - | 12 |
| Pepper | - | - | - | 14 |
| Jelly crystals | - | - | - | 21 |
| 10 | 8 | 1 | 10¾ | |
| Total | 21 | 11 | - | 12¾ |
The method of disposal of food surrendered or condemned as unsound
Animal products, where practicable, were released to firms specialising in
the manufacture of glue and similar commodities, and from whom satisfactory
guarantees as to disposal have been obtained. As an additional precaution,
unfit meat is stained.
Some food waste which was suitable, was diverted to approved sources for
utilisation as pig food.
The balance was disposed of by the Food Inspectors at Falcon Wharf, by
agreement with the Greater London Council Public Health Engineering
Department.
FOOD COMPLAINTS - 1966
1. Pint of milk (4) Contained foreign matter
2. Milk bottle (8) Contained foreign matter
3. Can of rhubarb Splashes of grey inside can
4. Milkie loaf Brown discolouration in crumb of loaf
5. Bread Contained foreign matter
6. Sliced loaf of bread Black material
7. Cod Contained worms
8. Carton of Pasteurised Milk Sour