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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 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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47
UNSOUND FOOD
During the year 254 tons 14cwts. lqtr 81bs of food examined
at wharves, warehouses and shops were found unfit for human consumption
and disposed of as follows:-
Food Released for Animal Feeding:-
| (Condemned at wharves&Warehouses ) | Tons | Cats. | Qtrs. | Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen and Chilled Meat | 103 | - | - | |
| Dried Fruit | 25 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Vegetables | 3 | 12 | 2 | - |
| Total | 131 | 12 | 2 | - |
Food released for Non-edible Manufacturing Purposes:-
| (Condemned at wharves & warehouses) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen and Chilled Meat | 6 | 11 | - | 5 |
| Offal | - | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Bacon | 5 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 12 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
Food condemned at wharves and warehouses and destroyed:-
| Tons | Cwts. | Qtrs. | Lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh & Chilled Meat | 13 | 6 | ||
| Poultry | 1 | 23 | ||
| Meat Products | 20 | 2 | - | 14 |
| Bacon | 12 | 1 | 23 | |
| Canned Fish | 4 | 2 | 16 | |
| Fresh Fruit | 31 | - | 1 | 18 |
| Canned Fruit | 16 | 12 | 3 | |
| Dried Fruit | 6 | 14 | 1 | 8 |
| Purees, Pulp & Fruit Juices | 3 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
| Canned Vegetables | 3 | 1 | 13 | |
| Fresh Vegetables | 17 | 17 | 12 | |
| Lard | 12 | 1 | ||
| Egg Products | 1 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Canned Milk | 1 | 3 | 24 | |
| Cereals | 2 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| Fruit Preserves | 7 | 3 | 17 | |
| Pickles & Sauces | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Canned Soups | 1 | 13 | ||
| Nuts | 2 | 18 | 3 | 27 |
| Misc. | - | 3 | 2 | 15 |
| Total | 109 | 12 | 3 | 13 |