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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
Ealing 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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In connection with the inspection of meat and other foods, the following were found to be diseased or unsound and were voluntarily surrendered for destruction:—
| Food. | Quantity. |
|---|---|
| Beef | 2,246 lbs. |
| Pork | 276 lbs. |
| Veal | 48 lbs. |
| Fish | 230 lbs. |
| Walnuts | 42 lbs. |
| Groceries (Assorted) | 440 lbs. |
| Sponge Mixture | 72 pkts. |
| Blanc Mange Powders | 108 pkts. |
| Sauce | 66 bottles |
During the inspection of a provision dealer's premises a quantity
of bacon (71 lbs.) was found, which on examination proved to be
unsound and unfit for human food. The bacon was seized and
taken before a Justice who condemned it and ordered it to be
destroyed. The seizure was reported to the Council with the result
that a letter was sent to the person responsible pointing out the
seriousness of the offence and warning him that a repetition of the
offence would result in a prosecution. In this case the Council
were convinced that the unsound bacon was retained on the premises
by carelessness and not with the intention of its being sold.