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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
Holborn 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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Unsound Food—continued.
| Commodity. | Tons. | Cwts. | Qtrs. | Lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER FOOD. | |||||
| Almond and Butter Cracknels | — | - | 1 | 15½ | |
| Baby Foods | — | - | - | 18½ | |
| Biscuits | — | - | 1 | 8 | |
| Bovril | — | - | ½ | ||
| Cheese | — | — | - | 3 | |
| Chocolate Wafers | — | — | 2 | 7 | |
| Chocolate | — | 6 | — | 23 | |
| Flour | — | — | — | 12 | |
| Custard Powder | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Jellies | — | — | — | 12½ | |
| Jam and Preserves | — | 1 | — | 18 ¼ | |
| Marshmallows | _ | _ | — | 14 | |
| Puddings | — | _ | — | ||
| Pickles | _ | - | — | 1 ¼ | |
| Ravioli | _- | _ | _ | 19 | |
| Soup | _ | 1 | — | ¼ | |
| Syrup | _ | _ | _ | 2 | |
| Spaghetti | _ | _ | _ | 5 | |
| Sweephat | _ | _ | 1 | 10 | |
| Tea | - | - | - | 10 | |
| Sauerkraut | - | 1 | _ | 2½ | |
| Pepper | - | - | - | ||
| Weetabix | — | — | — | 2 1 | |
| Total | 10 | 18 | 1 | 23 | |
| Saccharin Tablets | 1200 | ||||
| Duck Eggs | 317 | ||||
| Gull Eggs | 649 | ||||
Holborn Clean Food Guild.
The Holborn Clean Food Guild, which was formed in January, 1950, had another
successful year during 1951.
During the year 28 applications were received for membership, bringing the total
applications received to 112. Of these. 69 have been approved for membership, 28 of
them during 1951 There remained 40 applicants in varying stages of progress towards
the necessary standard required for registration, some of whom have been registered during
the current year.
Renewal of membership was requested from all the thirty-nine members eligible for
re-election during the year; indicating their appreciation of the work of the Guild in
connection with their business. In each case the necessary standard was found to be
maintained, and the renewal of membership was granted.