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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

Fulham 1925

Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1925

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ground. Since Inspector Jones took over the supervision
of the bakehouses about three years ago, there
has been undoubtedly a very great improvement in
their general condition.

Table: Unsound Food.—The following articles, examined at the request of owners, were condemned and destroyed:—

Unsound Food.—The following articles, examined at the request of owners, were condemned and destroyed:—

Haddocks5 boxes.Chestnuts6 bags.
Winkles4 cwt.Peaches60 boxes.
"Cat" fish12 stone.Cherries2 boats.
Skate18 lbs.Tomatoes30 baskets.
Rabbits27 lbs.Greengages40 boats.

Table: Samples Purchased for Analysis during 1925:—

Samples Purchased for Analysis during 1925:—

Articles.Number of Samples taken officially.Number Adulterated.Number of Samples taken unofficially.Number Adulterated.Total Samples.Total Adulterated.Percentage of Adulteration.
Milks54864—55261.0
Butter——136—136——
Condensed Milk——7—7——
Dried Milks——5—5——
Cheese——33—33——
Lard——27—27——
Sponge Cakes——23—23——
Coffee——4—4——
Cocoa——2012015.0
Pepper——1211218.3
Mustard——14—14——
Vinegar——11—11——
Self-raising Flour——21—21——
Peas22416350.0
Whiskey——11311327.2
Ale7———7——
Cream2213515746.6
Preserved Cream——18—18——
Sausages——8—8——
Fish Paste——14—14——
Port Wine——3—3——
Borax——616116.6
Olive Oil——15—15——
Lemon Curd6———6——
Meat Pies101——10110.0
Shredded Suet6———6——
Apples——10—10——
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