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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
Bexley 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bexley]
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| Formal | Informal | |
|---|---|---|
| Meat Pies | 1 | |
| Minerals, etc. | 3 | 1 |
| Gelatine and Jelly Crystals | 1 | 1 |
| Condensed Milk | — | 1 |
| Beer, Wines and Spirits | 3 | — |
| Baking Powder | _ | 1 |
| Condiments, Sauces, Pickles, Spices, etc. | 7 | 12 |
| Processed Cheese | - | 1 |
| Peas | 1 | 2 |
| Ground Ginger | 1 | 1 |
| Pure Coffee, Coffee Extract and Coffee and Chicory | 2 | 3 |
| Flavouring Essence | — | 4 |
| Vegetable Salad | 2 | — |
| Preserves | 1 | 1 |
| Luncheon Meat | 1 | 1 |
| Mussels | _ | 1 |
| Salted Nuts | — | 1 |
| Sweetened Ground Almonds | 1 | 2 |
| Synthetic Cream | 2 | 3 |
| Margarine | — | 1 |
| Oysters | — | 1 |
| New Potatoes | — | 1 |
| Bread | _ | 2 |
| Mixed Fruit | 2 | - |
| Tea | — | 1 |
Legal Proceedings.
The following legal proceedings were instituted
during the year:—
(1) Beef Adulterated 24% deficient Fined £2 plus
Sausages in meat £1 1s. Od. costs
(2) Ice Adulterated 1.4% deficient Fined £5 plus
Cream in fat content £1 1s.Od.costs
(d) Food Preparation Premises.
During the year 1,866 visits were made to
restaurants, food shops and premises where food is
manufactured for sale. The following is a summary of
various improvements carried out at these premises.
Hot water supply provided or improved 6
Sinks provided 1
Floors, walls, ceilings, etc., repaired 10
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