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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 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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UNSOUND FOOD
During the year 160 tons 4 cwts. 3 qtrs. 19 lbs. 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 | Cwts. | Qtrs. | Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen and Chilled Meat | 25 | |||
| Dried Fruit | 9 | |||
| Total | 33 | 9 |
Food released for Non-edible Manufacturing Purposes:-
| Frozen and Chilled Meat | 6 | 17 | — | 20 |
| Offal | — | 12 | 1 | 23 |
| Bacon | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Meat Products | 3 | 18 | 2 | 24 |
| Total | 12 | 15 | 2 | 17 |
Food condemned at wharves and warehouses and destroyed:-
| Tons | Cwts. | Qtrs. | Lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh & Chilled Meat | — | — | — | 15 |
| Poultry | — | — | 3 | |
| Meat Products | 14 | 14 | 3 | 4 |
| Bacon | 1 | 7 | 1 | 9 |
| Canned Fish | 1 | 1 | — | 17 |
| Fresh Fruit | 74 | — | 1 | 14 |
| Canned Fruit | 1 | 7 | ||
| Dried Fruit | — | 9 | 3 | 27 |
| Purees, Pulp & Fruit Juices | 7 | |||
| Canned Vegetables | — | 13 | 3 | 13 |
| Fresh Vegetables | 1 | — | ||
| Cheese | — | 5 | 3 | |
| Lard | — | 3 | — | |
| Egg Products | 4 | 3 | ||
| Canned Milk | — | 5 | — | 23 |
| Cereals | — | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| Fruit Preserves | — | 3 | 23 | |
| Pickles | — | 7 | — | 3 |
| Canned Soups | — | — | — | 5 |
| Confectionery | — | 15 | — | — |
| Misc. | — | 4 | 3 | |
| Total | — | 15 |
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