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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

Deptford 1952

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford Borough]

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Table: TABLE VI(Continued) FOOD FOUND UNFIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION BUT APPARENTLY FIT FOR ANIMAL FEEDING (Continued)

TABLE VI(Continued) FOOD FOUND UNFIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION BUT APPARENTLY FIT FOR ANIMAL FEEDING (Continued)

Marrowfat Peas469 lb.
Suet21 lb.
Ovaltine34 lb.
Coffee Beans54 lb.

Table: FOOD FOUND UNFIT FOR NORMAL SALE BUT SUITABLE FOR MANUFACTURING PURPOSES

FOOD FOUND UNFIT FOR NORMAL SALE BUT SUITABLE FOR MANUFACTURING PURPOSES

Chocolate580 lb.
Salt81 lb.
Coffee16 lb.
Tea58 lb.

Table: FOOD DESTROYED

FOOD DESTROYED

Puddings4 tins
Tinned Fish1 tin
Corned Beef77 tins
Tinned Vegetables241 tins
Tinned Fruit87 tins
Golden Syrup2 lb.
Tamarind1 lb.
Tea91 lb.
Bacon1 lb.
Yeast6 lb.
Chocolate126 lb.
Dried Fruit106 lb.
Jam2 tins
Lard18 lb.
Condiments1/4 lb.
Cereal1/2 lb.
Yeast91/2 lb.

Table: RE-REFINING

RE-REFINING

Sugar Granulated2,317 lb.
Sugar Demerara5,347 lb.