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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
St Pancras 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, Metropolitan Borough]
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| Court and Date of Hearing | Offence | Result of Proceedings |
|---|---|---|
| Marylebone 4.5.50 | Selling bread unfit for human consumption | Fine £3. Costs £1 1s. |
| Marylebone 31.8.50 | Failure to prevent risk of contamination of food on premises | Fine £3. Costs £2 2s. |
| Marylebone 31.8.50 | Articles of food unfit for human consumption | Fine £5. Costs £2 2s. |
| Clerkenwell 6.9.50 | Loaf of bread unfit for human consumption (contained part of cigarette) | Fine £10 Costs £5 5s. |
| Marvlebone 6.11.50 | Cat's excreta in outhouse adjacent to kitchen | Case dismissed. |
| Clerkenwell 10.11.50 | Bottle of milk unfit for human consumption | Summons dismissed on payment to Council of £5 5s costs. |
| Marylebone 20.11.50 | Pieces of glass in bottle of milk | Case dismissed. |
| Marylebone 29.11.50 | Coconut macaroon unfit for human consumption (nail) | Fine £2. Costs £3 3s. |
Unsound Food Condemned and Destroyed.
During the year 1950, the undermentioned unsound or diseased food was surrendered
by the owners and dealt with by the Food Inspectors. Wherever possible the food was used for
cattle feeding.
Articles. Quantity.
Anchovies 410 cans and 93 lb.
Anchovy paste 187 cans.
Apple puree 6 lbs.
Apricot 10 lbs.
Apricot pulp 341 lbs.
Bacon 88 lbs.
Beans in tomato sauce 122 tins and 52 lb
Beef 534¾ lbs.
Beef, corned 539 lbs.
Beetroots, canned 204 lbs.
Brawn 114 lbs.
Brussel tops 100 bags
Butter 21½ lbs.
Butter beans 163 lbs.
Cake 17 lbs.
Cake extender 9½ lbs.
Cake mixture 51 lbs.
Candied orange peel 2 lbs.
Canned foods (misc.) 6,884 tins.
Cheese 32½ lbs.
Cheese, Camembert 32 cartons.
Cheese, Gruyere 100 cartons.
Cherries in syrup 240 tins.
Cherry juice 37 lbs.
Chili con carne 6| lbs.
Articles. Quantity.
Chocolate dainties 7 lbs.
Chocolate spread 10 lbs.
Christmas pudding 50 lbs.
Chutney 5 gals.
Coconut, line 235 lbs.
Cod 6 stone.
Cod fillets 8 stone.
Cod roes 4 stone and 32 lbs.
Coffee "Delicaf" 40 tins.
Condiment 28 jars.
Confectionery 3 lbs.
Crayfish 112 lbs.
Creams, neopolitan 41 lbs.
Cucumbers, pickled 88 lbs.
Dates 9 lbs.
Dogfish 12 stone.
Egg, liquid 6 gals.
Egg powder, dried 30 lbs.
Eggs 1,068.
Emulsifying agent 11 lbs.
Fat, cooking 10 lbs.
Fat, sweetened 27 lbs.
Figs 110 lbs.
Fish paste 10 jars.
Fowls 147 lbs.