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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
Holborn 1924
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn, Metropolitan Borough]
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In many restaurants fortunately hot soda water is most frequently used for the
crockery, as it is the easiest way of cleaning greasy plates. It happens to be, at
the same time, an excellent way of disinfecting. The problem is more complicated,
however, for glasses, as hot water cracks common glasses; it is to be hoped that in
the conflict between respect for hygienic measures and the fear of breakage, the
public health will receive its due consideration.
Unsound Food.
The following unsound food was condemned during the year 1924:—
| Commodity. | Quantity. | Condition. | Result of Action taken. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cereal:— | |||
| Macaroni | 8 cases (16cwt.) | Mouldy and maggoty | Surrendered |
| Fish:— | |||
| Herring roes | 64 lbs | Decomposed | Do. |
| Brussels | 1 bag (50 lbs.) | Do. | Do. |
| Whiting | 1 trunck (6 stone) | Do. | Do. |
| Fruit:— | |||
| Apples | 102 boxes (1H cwt. 3 qrs.) | Decomposed | Do. |
| Cocoanuts | 5 bags (5 cwt.) | Do. | Do. |
| Grape fruit | 1'28 cases(5 tons 3 cwt.) | Do. | Do. |
| Greengages | 187 crates (2 tons 1 cwt.) | Do. | Do. |
| Lemons | 110 half eases (2 tons 9 cwt.) | Do. | Do. |
| Melons | 36 cases | Do | Do. |
| Meat:— | |||
| Fresh | 26 stones | Decomposed | Do. |
| Cured (Bacon) | ½ cwt. | Abscess | Do. |
| Poultry:— | |||
| Rabbits | 45 lbs. | Decomposed | Do. |
| Vegetables:— | |||
| Carrots | 2 tons | Decomposed | Do. |
| Celery | 4 baskets (50 lbs.) | Do. | Do. |
| Onions | 1 tons, 14 cwt. 1 qr. | Do. | Do. |
| Potatoes | 7 5 bags (3 tons 15 cwt.) | Do. | Do. |
| Tomatoes | 14 bundles (14 cwt.) | Do. | Do. |
Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.
In the Annual Report for the year 1922 a reference was made to the desirability of a
communication being addressed to the Ministry of Health urging, in the interests alike
of manufacturers, retailers, consumers and local authorities, that steps should be taken
without delay to appoint a Departmental Committee to enquire into the use of
preservatives and colouring matter in food, and that recommendations of such
Committee should be given effect to by law.