London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Coulsdon and Purley 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Coulsdon]
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The following unsound foods were surrendered during the year:—
| Cwt. | lbs. | ozs. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soups, etc. | — | 66 | |
| Canned Meat | 1 | 8 | ½ |
| Meat, Bacon, Poultry | 21 | 33 | 10 |
| Fish | 44 | 5 | ½ |
| Canned fish | 1 | 39 | |
| Canned beans, peas, etc. | 1 | 91 | ½ |
| Canned milk | 3 | 74 | 7 |
| Sugar, jam, etc. | 2 | 87 | 12½ |
| Flour, bread, cereals | 4 | 50 | 10½ |
| Canned fruit | — | 60 | 6 |
| Eggs | 2 | — | 3 |
| Fresh fruit and vegetables | 7 | 31 | — |
| Pickles and Sauces | — | 17 | — |
| Butter and fats | 1 | 29 | |
| Tea, coffee, etc. | — | 3 | 3 |
| Meat paste | — | 4 | 9¾ |
| Drugs and spices | — | 29 | 14 |
| Total | 92 | 72 | 9½ |
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