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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
Coulsdon and Purley 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Coulsdon]
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the Handling, Wrapping and Delivery of Food and Sale of Food
in the Open Air. It is anticipated that the Byelaws will form
a valuable supplement to the provisions of the Food and Drugs
Act, 1938.
UNSOUND FOOD.
The following unsound foods were surrendered during the year, the total bulk being substantially less than that surrendered in 1949:—
| cwts. | lbs. | ozs. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canned Soups | — | 15 | 41½ |
| Canned Meat | 1 | 88 | 13½ |
| Canned Fish | — | 19 | 10 |
| Canned Vegetables | 3 | 31 | 31½ |
| Canned Fruits | 1 | 19 | 15½ |
| Canned Milk | — | 75 | 8½ |
| Meat, Bacon, Poultry, etc. | 7 | 61 | 3 |
| Fish | 7 | 37 | 0 |
| Meat and Fish Pastes | — | — | 8½ |
| Butter, Fats and Cheese | — | 1 | 12 |
| Sugar, Jam, etc. | — | 52 | 8¾ |
| Flour, Bread and Cereals | 1 | 98 | 14½ |
| Pickles and Sauces | — | 56 | 2½ |
| Fresh Fruit and Vegetables | — | 42 | 9 |
| Shell Eggs | — | 96 | 5 |
| Dried Egg | — | — | 5 |
| Tea, Coffee, etc. | — | 2 | 6¼ |
| Ice cream | —- | 68 | 9 |
| Meat Offals (Cane Hill Hospital) | — | 32 | 0 |
| Total | 27 | 16 | 11 |