London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Camberwell 1954

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell.

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Fish
Rock salmon - - 3 0
Plaice - - 2 7
Lobster (frosted) - - 2 3
Cod - - 2 0
Skate — — 2 0
Whiting - - 2 0
Kippers 1 0
Prawns (frosted) - - - 16
Crabs - - - 16
- 3 3 14
Fruit
Fruit salad (dried) - 19 1 0
Olives - 13 2 0
Coconut - 6 2 12
Raisins (seedless) — — 2 4
Dried fruit (mixed) - - 1 2
Walnuts 1 0
Prunes - - — 20
Cut P eel 11
2 0 2 21
Tinned Foods
Ham, 290 tins 1 8 1 1½
Ham (in cut) - - - 21
Meat ( various), 1,928 tins 1 1 0 11¾
Vegetables, 20,925 tins 3 1 0 12½
Fruit, 28,552 tins 16 12 1 8
Milk (evaporated and condensed),
3.728 tins 1 8 2 21¼
Cream, 22 tins — — — 9
Fish, 1,074 tins - 3 1 9½
Jams (assorted), 236 tins - 2 1 9
Marmalade, 20 tins - - 1 9
23 17 3 0½
Miscellaneous
Preserved fruits, cheeses (various),
confectionery, chicken noodle soup
powder, frozen cooked meals,
rice (various), liquid eggs, biscuits,
sugar, butter, pickles (various),
sauces, jams (various) and a
variety of other foods
Gross Weight 31 19 1 18 ½
Food Inspection.
The following is a summary of the work of the Food
Inspector during the year under review:—
Complaints received 8
Complaints found to be justified 22
Visits:—
Bakehouse 5
Butchers 187
Fish curers 23