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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

Beckenham 1940

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beckenham]

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22
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOODS
Sampling.
There were 225 samples of food taken during the
year, one of which was an informal sample.
A certificate of adulteration was given by the
County Analyst in respect of a sample of curry powder
which was adulterated to the extent of 23 parts of lead
per million. The Vendors were prosecuted and a fine of
£2-0-0 imposed with £5-5-0 costs.
Bomb Damage.
480 visits were made to food shops after damage by
blast and a very large quantity of food examined for the
presence of glass particles. It was necessary to condemn
a certain quantity of various foodstuffs and eggs.
Moat Inspection.
The number of carcases dressed in the Borough in 1940
was 268 only. Diseased conditions were found in 7 carcases
and this necessitated the destruction of 99 lbs.
A detailed account of the animals inspected and of
the meat destroyed is given in the following tables:

Table: Animals Dressed in 1940

Animals Dressed in 1940

CowsOxen.Calves.SheepPigsGoatsTotal
431654191Nil268

Table: Summary of Condemned Meat

Summary of Condemned Meat

AnimalConditionNo.AffectedWeight
CowsTuberculosis142 lbs
SheepNon-tuberculosis118 "
PigsTuberculosis331 "
Non-tuberculosis28 "
Totals...799 "
Other Foods...2 cwt. 3 qrs. 26½ lbs. and 300 eggs.
Total destroyed: 3 cwt. 3 qrs. 13½ lbs. and 300 eggs.