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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
Bromley 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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53
UNSOUND FOOD.
During the year a total of 11 tons 19 lbs. of varied articles of
food were condemned, and 1,062 Food Condemnation Certificates
issued.
The main items were :—
| Cheese | 107 lbs. |
| Chicken Livers | 838 lbs. |
| Fish (Fresh) | 1,037 lbs. |
| Fish (Canned) | 105 lbs. |
| Fruit (Canned) | 1,267 lbs. |
| Jams and Marmalade | 319 lbs. |
| Meat (Raw) and Bacon | 15,415 lbs. |
| Meat (Canned) | 2,542 lbs. |
| Milk (Canned) | 361 lbs. |
| Milk Powder | 133 lbs. |
| Poultry | 743 lbs. |
| Rabbits | 356 lbs. |
| Sweets | 287 lbs. |
| Vegetables (Canned) | 426 lbs. |
The corresponding figures for the year 1953 were, 15 tons.
4 cwts., 1 qtr.. 11 lbs., and 1.414 certificates.
There was no consignment of food especially examined during
the year.
Unsound food is normally returned through the Trade,
utilised for manufacturing purposes or animal food. or. where this
is impracticable, destroyed.
MILK AND DAIRIES REGULATIONS, 1949.
Ten Dairies have been registered under the above Regulations, and licences for the year 1954 were issued, as under
| Dealers' (Pasteurisers') Licence | 1 |
| Dealers' Licences: — | |
| " Pasteurised " Milk | 15 |
| " Sterilised " Milk | 34 |
| " Tuberculin Tested " Milk | 15 |
| Supplementary Licences: — | |
| " Pasteurised " Milk | 14 |
| " Sterilised " Milk | 16 |
| " Tuberculin Tested " Milk | 14 |