London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Islington 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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1,643 condemnation certificates were issued, and 601 inspections were necessary in
connection with this work,
Condemned food received from traders is either taken to the Council's refuse disposal
depot at Ashburton Grove, awaiting conveyance, under supervision, to the refuse tip or is
dyed in order to make it impossible for it to be re sold or used for human consumption.
Condemned meat is used for animal feeding or industrial purposes.
Sampling 1961
465 samples (24 formal and 441 informal) were sent to the Public Analyst for examination.
52 of these samples, or 11.18, were adulterated, as shown in the summary below. It
should be noted that a number of adverse reports relate to samples not taken during routine
sampling but which were subject of complaint.
Formal
Nil
| Informal | Brought forward | 26 | |
| Bacon | 1 | Ham Sandwich | 1 |
| Bread | 11 | Kup Cakes | 1 |
| '' Crumbs | 1 | Lemonade | 1 |
| '' Rolls | 2 | Milk | 8 |
| Brine | 1 | Nut Toffee | 1 |
| Buns | 2 | Orange Drink | 3 |
| Buttered Rolls | 1 | Pork Pie | 1 |
| Cane Sugar | 1 | '' Sausages | 3 |
| Cake | 1 | Sandwich Mixture | 1 |
| "mixture | 1 | Sausage Rolls | 2 |
| Chocolate cream | 1 | Sponge Mixture | 1 |
| Currant Bun | 1 | Tarts | 1 |
| Danish Pastry | 1 | Shredded Wheat | 1 |
| Pried Fish | 1 | Vinegar | 1 |
| Carried forward | 26 | 52 |
Meat and Other Foods
No visits by officers of this department were made during the year for the purpose of
inspecting home killed or imported meat at the Metropolitan Cattle Market.
In accordance with the requirements of the Public Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924/52,
notices were received during the year in respect of the intended slaughter of animals for
human consumption. Details of action taken are as follows:-
Cattle
Excluding
Cows
Cows Calves
Sheep
and
Lambs
Pigs Horses
Number killed (if known) 193 1,004 56 84 - 800
Number inspected 193 1,004 56 84 - 800