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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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Table: FOOD SHOPS

FOOD SHOPS

Public houses165
Cafes143
Factory canteens112
Butchers47
Fish shops (wet and dry) and fried fish shops59
Bakehouses21
Greengrocers222
Grocers158
Ice cream dealers and manufacturers260
Schools providing food50
Milk distributors154

Table: FOOD SAMPLINGDuring the year under review, 508 samples and 847 informal samples were submitted to the Public Analyst. Of these, 9 and 10 respectively revealed adulteration or other infringements, as follows:-

FOOD SAMPLING

During the year under review, 508 samples and 847 informal samples were submitted to the Public Analyst. Of these, 9 and 10 respectively revealed adulteration or other infringements, as follows:-

Samples ExaminedNon-genuine Samples
FormalInformalFormalInformal
Milk1243521
Condensed Milk—5——
Ice -cream3218—1
Fats, cheese, etc.60711—
Meat and fish preparations4715921
Cereals, etc.2542——
Vinegar & non-brewed Condiments221421
Herbs817——
Spices and condiments1832—1
Pickles, sauces, etc.1138——
Jams and preserves1518——
Wines, spirits, ales1434—2
Soft drinks—25—_
Medicine and drug preparations98311
Fruit and canned fruit1022—1
Dried fruit1826__
Canned vegetables212——
Canned soups, etc.1061_
Custard powders, jellies, etc.1138——
Confectionery3064—1
Tea, coffee, cocoa, etc.2833—_
Cake and pudding mixtures1455——
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