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
Southwark 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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this purpose, smaller quantities having been released to industry where
they would not be used in the preparation of food. In accordance with
the arrangements for the heat treatment of egg albumen, batches have
been examined before and after heat treatment, and the results of this
process have been wholly satisfactory.
MERCHANDISE MARKS ACT, 1926
At the time of inspection of foodstuffs on importation, and in
shops and on street stalls, attention has been given to the requirements
relating to Indication of Origin. Most products to which the Act applies,
including meat, oat products, and dried fruit appear to have been
satisfactorily marked. There have been numerous occasions when the
vendors have had to be requested to indicate the origin of tomatoes
and apples, but legal proceedings have not been necessary.
UNSOUND FOOD During the year 132 tons 12 cwts. 3 qtrs. 3 lbs. of food examined at wharves, warehouses and shops were found unfit for human consumption and disposed of as follows:- Food condemned at wharves and warehouses: -
| Destroyed: | Tons | Cwts. | Qtrs | Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh & Chilled Meat | — | 5 | — | 20 |
| Poultry & Rabbits | 2 | 14 | 6 | |
| Meat Products | 24 | — | 2 | 25 |
| Bacon | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Canned Pish | 1 | 7 | 2 | 17 |
| Fresh Fruit | 14 | 12 | 2 | 21 |
| Canned Fruit | 25 | — | 1 | 14 |
| Dried Fruit | — | — | 1 | 16 |
| Purees, Pulp & Fruit Juices | 5 | 13 | — | 1 |
| Vegetables | 29 | — | — | — |
| Canned Vegetables | 3 | 13 | — | 20 |
| Cheese & Fats | 3 | 6 | 1 | 14 |
| Canned Milk | 1 | 18 | — | 12 |
| Cereals | — | 9 | 2 | 24 |
| Perserves | — | 3 | 2 | 21 |
| Miscellaneous | — | 3 | 2 | 13 |
| 113 | 11 | 2 | 2 | |
| Food released for Animal Feeding:- | ||||
| Fresh & Chilled Meat | 1 | 9 | 1 | 14 |
| Offal | — | 18 | — | 24 |
| 2 | 7 | 2 | 10 |