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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 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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Sampling 1962
181 samples (13 formal and 168 informal) were sent to the Public Analyst for
examination. Thirty-one of these samples, or 17.13% were subject to adverse reports
as shown in the summary below. It should be noted however, that with regard to these
adverse reports that a number relates to samples not taken during routine sampling but
the subject of a complaint.
Formal
| Angelica 2 | |||
| Informal | |||
| Angelica | 1 | Milk | 3 |
| Acetic Acid | 1 | Milk Bottles | 2 |
| Bread | 5 | Pork Pies | 1 |
| Cake | 1 | Raisins. | 2 |
| Canned Blackberries | 1 | Roasted Peanuts | 2 |
| " Strawberries | 1 | Steak Pie | 1 |
| Cheese Sandwich | 1 | Steak & Kidney Pie | 1 |
| Chicken & Veal Pie | l | Sultanas | 1 |
| Eccles Cake | l | Sweets | 1 |
| Evaporated Milk | l | Yoghourt. | 1 |
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) | 203 | 1,305 | 53 | 69 | - | 646 |
| Number inspected | 203 | 1,305 | 53 | 69 | - | 646 |