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Stoke Newington 1907
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stoke Newington, The Metropolitan Borough]
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BUTCHERS', GREENGROCERS', AND FISHMONGERS'
SHOPS. STALLS. &c.
The following is a list of articles of food seized or surrendered during the year:—
| Tinned Food. | Number of Tins | Tons. | cwts. | qrs. | lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condensed Milk | 626 | 4 | 2 | 9 | |
| Salmon | 7 | 7 | |||
| Sardines | 76 | 25 | |||
| Beef | 66 | 6 | 1 | 26 | |
| Mutton | 1 | 11 | |||
| Brawn | 9 | 3 | 15 | ||
| Apricot Pulp | 66 | 6 | 1 | 26 | |
| Cherries (Preserved) | 6 | 2 | 10 | ||
| Pine-Apple | 6 | 24 | |||
| Figs | 2 | 22 | |||
| Black Currants | 1 | 11 | |||
| Mulberries | 1 | 11 | |||
| Rabbit | 1 | 4 | |||
| Other Articles. | |||||
| Fish | 1 | 1 | 19 | ||
| Sausages | 1½ | ||||
| Strawberries | 1½ | ||||
| Gooseberries | 5 | ||||
| Dutch Cheese | 3 | 14 | |||
| Bacon | 1 | 0 | 13 | ||
| Ton 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | ||
Kippers, 60 pairs. Eggs, 1,300. Sheeps' lungs, 4 sets.
The greater portion of the above was surrendered from time to
time in small quantities by two wholesale firms. Wholesale dealers
in perishable articles of food are frequently having goods returned
from their customers, and it is only by constant inspection at all times
that the Sanitary Authority can prevent such food being put on the
market again, perhaps in another form. The fear of being detected
in the possession of articles of doubtful and unwholesome character
leads to their being surrendered within a short time of arrival at the
warehouse or shop.