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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 1955

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

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Table: TABLE VI (Continued) 178, Evelyn Street FOOD FOUND UNFIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION BUT APPARENTLY FIT FOR ANIMAL FEEDING

TABLE VI (Continued) 178, Evelyn Street FOOD FOUND UNFIT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION BUT APPARENTLY FIT FOR ANIMAL FEEDING

Almonds1 lb.
Apples—dried2 lb.
Barley147 lb.
Biscuits20 lb.
Biscuits—dry224 lb.
Cornflakes8 1b —8ozs.
Dhall (Imported Split Peas)1,400 lb.
Flour43,966 lb.
Grape nuts3 1b —8ozs.
Haricot Beans32 lb.
Macaroni208 lb.
Oatmeal28 lb.
Oats88 lb.
Porage Oats14 lb.
Rolled Oats292 lb.
Peas95 lb.
Peas—dried40 lb.
Rice Crispies4 lb.
Sago33 lb.
Semolina48 lb.
Spaghetti15 lb.
Tapioca28 lb.
Vermicelli59 lb.
Wholemeal318 lb.

Table: FOOD DESTROYED

FOOD DESTROYED

Almonds2 lb.
Beans45 lb.
Currants88 lb.
Figs6 lb.
Hops2 lb.
Pickles3 gallons
Potatoes—dried6 lb.
Raisins37 lb.
Sultanas160 lb.