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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

Southwark 1909

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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Table: TABLE 49Table showing the total quantity of Foodstuffs examined at the wharves from January 3rd, 1909, to January 1st, 1910 inclusive, the quantity found to be unsound, the notices served, and the method of disposal of the unsound portion.

TABLE 49

Table showing the total quantity of Foodstuffs examined at the wharves from January 3rd, 1909, to January 1st, 1910 inclusive, the quantity found to be unsound, the notices served, and the method of disposal of the unsound portion.

Foodstuffs.Quantity examined.Quantity found to be unsound.Surrendered by Owner.Seized by Inspector.Notices served.How unsound portion disposed of.
(a) Detention.(b) Release
T.c.Q.L.T.c.Q.L.
Beef (Quarters)7701819-----
Mutton (Carcases)2581906-----
Bacon10421321-----
Hams518904-----
Poultry (Fowls and Ducks)387313-----
Geese92312-----
Eabbits172804-----
Pheasants04124-----
Lambs (Carcases)06080608Yes---Council's destructor, Manor Place Depot.
Lambs' Kidneys (in boxes)08016-----do do
Calf (Carcase)00150015Yes---
Mess Pork (in barrels)01220-----
Pigs' Tongues (in brine)16000---99
Pigs' Feet do0103-----
Pigs' Heads do0134-----
Pigs' Hocks do00219-----
Pigs' Backbones do0134-----
Pigs' Livers do1718200134Yes-1313do do
Ox Feet (in boxes)11500-----
Carried forward31974110080172222