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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
Hendon 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]
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Fish :—
1 Glass jar smoked Herring Fillets—Unsound.
3 stone Lemon Sole—Unsound.
9 lbs. Soles—Unsound.
7 stone Cod Fillets—Unsound.
Fruit and Vegetables:—
10 tins Peas—Unsound.
4 lbs. Dried Apple Kings—Unsound.
1 glass jar Grape Fruit Marmalade—Unsound.
1 tin Sliced Peaches—Unsound.
40 lbs. Eating Apples—Unsound.
Other Foods:—
20 Lime Cordials—Unsound.
5 glass jars English Pickles—Unsound.
2 glass jars Hors d'oeuvres—Unsound.
1 glass jar Horseradish—Unsound.
HENDON URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ACT. 1929.
The following table shews the number of premises used for the preparation, storage, and sale of foodstuffs, which are registered in pursuance of the above Act:-
| Fried fish shops | 24 |
| Premises used for the sale and/or manufacture of ice cream | 185 |
| Premises used for the preservation of meat and fish | 42 |
These premises are inspected periodically to ensure the
maintenance of hygienic conditions.
FOOD AND DRUGS (ADULTERATION) ACT, 1928.
The Administrative body under this Act is the
Middlesex County Council, and their Inspectors have taken the
following samples in the district for the year ended 31st
December, 1938.
The following Table was kindly forwarded to me by Mr.
S. J. Pugh, Acting Chief Officer, Public Control Department:—