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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

Barking 1945

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Table: (c) Unsound Food.The following list can be regarded as representing the whole of the food handled or retailed in the district found unfit for consumption.

(c) Unsound Food.

The following list can be regarded as representing the whole of the food handled or retailed in the district found unfit for consumption.

Bacon342 lbs.
Bread and Flour1,780 lbs.
Cereals, Dried Fruits, etc.1,615 lbs.
Eggs89
Fish154 lbs.
Meat4,889¼ lbs.
Provisions1,828¾ lbs.
Rabbits9½ lbs.
Sauces and Pickles30 gallons
Sugar536½ lbs.
Sweets740 lbs.
Tea477¼ lbs.
Various Fillings2,794 tins, jars, etc.

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(3) FOOD POISONING.
Only one case of food poisoning was notified
during the year.

Table: (4) FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938, SAMPLING.During the year, your authorised officers have submitted a total of 232 samples, divided as follows:—

(4) FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938, SAMPLING.

During the year, your authorised officers have submitted a total of 232 samples, divided as follows:—

Milk26
Butter and Margarine25
Others181
232