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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
Beddington and Wallington 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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Carcases inspected and condemned:—
| Cattle, excluding Cows. | Cows. | Calves. | Sheep and Lambs. | Pigs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| Number inspected | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| Whole carcases condemned | - | - | - | - | - |
| - | - | - | - | - |
FOOD PREMISES.
Total number of visits 880
Total number of defects discovered and remedied 34
UNSOUND FOOD,
Destroyed or released for approved purposes:—
| lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bacon | 17 | |
| Cake mixture | 101 | |
| Cereals | 149 | |
| Cheese | 35 | |
| Eggs | 1,295 | - |
| Fish | 1,274 | |
| Fish, canned | 208 | |
| Fruit, fresh | 1,278 | |
| Fruit, canned | 266 | |
| Fruit, dried | 149 | |
| Fruit juice | 53 | |
| Jam and marmalade | 143 | |
| Meat | 397 | |
| Meat, canned | 434 | |
| Milk, condensed | 59 | |
| Milk, evaporated | 262 | |
| Pickles and Sauces | 51 | |
| Pudding mixture and puddings | 126 | |
| Sausages | 63 | |
| Soup,canned | 47 | |
| Sugar | 64 | |
| Vegetables, canned | 421 | |
| Miscellaneous foodstuffs | 64 | |
| Total | 5,661 | |