Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]
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Soyasem 29¾ lbs.
Sugar 75 lbs.
Soya Flour 14 lbs.
Salt 38 pkts.
Semolina 14 lbs.
Sago 8 pkts.
Sandwich Spread 72 jars.
Shrimps 1 jar.
Spaghetti 6 lbs.
Squash 5 bottles.
Tea 1¼ lbs.
Tomato Cocktails 2 bottles.
Vermicelli 14 lbs.
Vinegar 2 bottles.
Yeast 8 pkts.
Confectionery:
Assorted Sweets 693 lbs. 6 ozs.
2 tins.
10 slabs.
868 pkts.
Informal action taken in connection with Food Shops and
Food Stores:
130 Notices were served on occupiers of Shops and Stores
for infringements of the Food and Drugs Act, 1938, where
proper precautions were not being taken against contamination
of food. At the end of the year a remedy had been
effected in 104 instances. The principal matters dealt with
were;—
Sanitary accommodation:
Defective sanitary conveniences 4
Defects in drainage systems 5
Choked drains 5
Compartments cleansed 43
Provision of washing facilities:
Provision of hot water supply 44
Refrigerators:
Interiors cleansed 7
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