Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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-46UNSOUND
FOOD
During the year 113 tons 19 cwts. 1 (qtr 17 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:-
Tons | Cwts. | Qtrs. | Lbs. | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fresh and Chilled Meat | 1 | 1 | 11 | |
Poultry and Rabbits | 4 | - | 23 | |
Meat Products | 16 | - | 2 | 19 |
Bacon | - | 8 | 1 | 15 |
Canned Fish | - | 13 | 2 | 24 |
Fresh Fruit | 21 | 7 | 1 | 18 |
Nuts | 9 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
Canned Fruit | 21 | 5 | 1 | 12 |
Dried Fruit | 1 | 19 | - | 13 |
Purees, Pulp & Fruit Juices | 8 | 7 | 2 | 18 |
Canned Vegetables | 1 | 7 | 2 | 18 |
Fresh Vegetables | - | 17 | 1 | 8 |
Egg Products | - | 6 | 1 | 17 |
Cheese | - | 7 | 2 | - |
Milk Products | - | 18 | 2 | 14 |
Cereals | 1 | 19 | 2 | 18 |
Pickles | - | 1 | 1 | 25 |
Canned Soups | - | 1 | - | 16 |
Confectionery | 1 | 7 | - | 2 |
87 | - | 3 | 23 | |
Food released for Non-edible Manufacturing Purposes:- | ||||
Fresh and Chilled Meat | 8 | 4 | 3 | 24 |
Offal | 1 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
Bacon | 8 | 12 | 2 | 15 |
Total | 18 | 1 | 2 | 3 |