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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 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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Unsound Food
During the year 62 complaints of unsound food were received. The total amount of food condemned was:-
| Description | Tons | Cwts. | Qtrs. | Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | |||
| — |
1,601 condemnation certificates were issued, and 440 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 1963
648 samples (9 formal and 639 informal) were sent to the Public Analyst for
examination. Forty of these samples, or 6.17% 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 were
the subject of a complaint.
Formal Creme Doughnuts 1 Informal
| Angelica | 1 | Ice Cream Lolly | 1 |
| Apple Pie | 1 | Lamb | 4 |
| Beer | 1 | Lamb chops | 1 |
| Bread | 6 | Milk | 1 |
| Bun | 1 | Minced Beef | 1 |
| Canned Cooking Butter | 1 | Olive Oil | 1 |
| Canned Pears | 2 | Peeled Potatoes | 2 |
| Canned Pork Luncheon Meat | 1 | Pickled Onions | 1 |
| Canned Sterilised Cream | 1 | Rose-pink Colouring | 2 |
| Chocolate | 1 | sausages | 1 |
| Coconut Sweets | 1 | Sherbet | 1 |
| Creme Doughnuts | 1 | Steak and Kidney | 1 |
| Coffee | 1 | Strawberry Cordial | 1 |
| Dates | 1 | Tahin (Spread) | 1 |
Pleat 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.