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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
Crayford 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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During the year a total of 9 cvvts., 1 qrs., 12 lbs. of food was found to be unfit for human consumption. Classification is shown below:—
| Cwts. | Qrs. | Lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat | 2 | 0 | 20 |
| Fish | 2 | 1 | 26 |
| Miscellaneous | 4 | 2 | 22 |
| 9 | 1 | 12 |
Particulars of samples taken in the Crayford area during the year ended 31st December, 1945, by the Divisional Inspector of the Kent County Council.
| Milk | 61 | Plum Jam | 1 |
| Sausages | 1 | Baking Flour | 1 |
| Vinegar | 2 | Cake Mixture | 1 |
| Coffee | 2 | Mint | 1 |
| Figs | 1 | Lard | 1 |
| Lemon Squash | 1 | Self R. Flour | 1 |
| Lemon Curd | 1 | Barley | 1 |
| Mustard | 1 | Wine Essence | 1 |
| Bicarb of Soda | 1 | Apple Juice | 1 |
| Apple Rings | 1 | Cod Liver Oil | 1 |
| Beans | 1 | Ginger Wine | 1 |
| Batter Flour | 1 | Sherry | 1 |
| Custard Flavour | 1 | Hors D'Oeuvre | 1 |
| Tinct. of Iodine | 1 | Shrimps | 1 |
| Camp. Oil | 1 | Date Pudding | 1 |
| Arrowroot | 1 | Cocoa | 1 |
| Boracic Ointment | 1 | Barley Powder | 1 |
| Almond Flavour | 1 | ||
| Total number of samples 97. | |||
All the above samples were found to be genuine.
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