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

Croydon 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Table: The following table gives a summary of the inspections made during the year, not including visits made to slaughterhouses, dairies or milkshops-

The following table gives a summary of the inspections made during the year, not including visits made to slaughterhouses, dairies or milkshops-

Butchers904Ice Cream Vendors and Manufacturers399
Bakers107
Confectioners187Greengrocers155
Fishmongers279Grocers913
Fried Fish Shops90Stalls and Rounds147
Poultry and Game Dealers82Catering Establishments790
Miscellaneous109
Cooked Meat Preparation Premises11Total4,173

Table: General Summary of Meat and other Articles of food found to be unlit and condemned by the Inspectors during 1948:—

General Summary of Meat and other Articles of food found to be unlit and condemned by the Inspectors during 1948:—

Articles.Weight in lbs.
Diseased.Unsound.Total.
Beef59597950069097
Veal31228340
Mutton8431991042
Pork11103011411
Offal10549772105569
Fish—1003010030
Fruit and Vegetables—794794
Canned, bottled and packeted goods—2663626636
Other goods—2203422034
16735969594236953

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The above includes:—
Canned, bottled and packeted goods:—
17,701 cans,
1,089 bottles, packets, etc.
98