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St Pancras 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, Metropolitan Borough]
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The following 4 prosecutions were undertaken during 1963 under the Pood and Drugs Act and Regulations:-
| Offence | Result of proceedings | |
|---|---|---|
| Fines | Costs | |
| £ | £ | |
| Did sell buttered rolls not of quality demanded | 3 | 3 |
| ,, ,,cocktail frankfurters unfit for human consumption | 5 | 1 |
| Dirty premises, unventilated w.c. etc. | 25 | 5 |
| No washhand basin. No sinks for washing food, dirty premises | 125 | 5 |
POOD POISONING
Food Poison Notifications (corrected):-
1st quarter 19; 2nd quarter 6; 3rd quarter 10; 4th quarter 5.
Total 40 cases of which the agent was identified in 4, whilst in 36 the agent
was unknown.
Cases otherwise ascertained:-
Due to identified agents- outbreaks nil, cases nil.
Undiscovered cause-,, 1, ,, 29.
UNSOUND POOD CONDEMNED AND DESTROYED
During the year 1963, the undermentioned unsound or diseased food was surrendered
by the owners and dealt with by the Pood Inspectors. Most of this was destroyed,
the remainder being used for pig food:-
Articles
Canned foods (miscellaneous) 1,279 cans
Meat and meat products 940 lbs.
Canned ham and meats 2,289 lbs.
Pish and fish products 2,409 lbs; 1,889 jars
Poultry and game 79½ lbs.
Vegetables 2,893½ lbs.
Fruit and fruit products 1,385 lbs; 1 gallon
Milk products 154 lbs; 6 boxes
Flour and flour confectionery 52 lbs; 169 packets
Pickles, sauces, condiments 12 lbs.
Pats 30 lbs.
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