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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
Southwark 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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| Tons | Cwts. | Qtrs. | Lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meat | 11 | 19 | 19 | |
| Offal | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| Bacon | 2 | 15 | 2 | 25 |
| 16 | 1 | 2 | 20 | |
| Canned Meat | — | 9 | — | 11 |
| Meat | — | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Meat Products | — | 5 | 1 | 22 |
| Poultry | — | — | 3 | 7 |
| Ofial | — | — | 3 | 7 |
| Cooked Hams | — | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Fish | — | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Fruit | — | 10 | 2 | 17 |
| Canned Fruit | — | 11 | 1 | 17 |
| Purees, Pulp, etc. | — | 2 | — | 25 |
| Vegetables and Canned Vegetables | _ | 1 | 1 | 26 |
| Fats and Cheese | — | 4 | — | 8 |
| Canned Milk, etc. | — | — | — | 27 |
| Cereals | — | 3 | 1 | — |
| Miscellaneous | — | — | 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 5 | 1 | 15 | |
ICE-CREAM
There are 248 ice-cream dealers and 12 manufacturers in this
Borough, an increase of 7 dealers, and a decrease of 1 manufacturer
since last year. Most of the dealers sold only pre-packed ice-cream,
obtained from the large manufacturers.
During the year 32 samples of ice-cream were taken with the
following results :—
24 samples, Grade I.
3 samples, Grade II.
4 samples, Grade III.
1 sample, Grade IV.
In addition :
18 samples were chemically examined for compliance with the
prescribed standards of composition of ice-cream. One of those
samples did not contain the requisite amount of fat and the vendor
was cautioned. Samples subsequently taken at the premises were
satisfactory.
Periodical inspections were made to all premises.
Copies of the Public Analyst's reports on samples taken were
forwarded to the vendors concerned. In the case of Grade III