London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Leyton 1949

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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50
Tripe 31 lbs.
Turkeys 2
Vegetables 692 tins.
Carcases Inspected and Condemned.
No local slaughtering took place during the year.
Premises and Occupations which can be Controlled by Bye-Laws
and Regulations.
Premises.
Slaughter-houses 6
Dairies, Milkshops and Dairymen 64
Grocery and Provision shops 247
Hairdressers' Premises 65
Fish friers 21
Bakers 38
Butchers 82
Cafes and Dining rooms 97
Fishmongers 32
Greengrocers 92
Offensive Trades.
Rag and Bone dealers 4
Tripe boiler 1
Contagious Diseases of Animals Acts and Orders.
One notice defining " infected place" in connection with
Fowl Pest outbreaks during the year was issued by officers of the
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Temple Mills Cattle Sidings.
Special attention has been given during the year to the conditions
under which horses and cattle in course of transit are kept
at the above sidings.

Food and Drugs Act, 1938.

The number of samples taken for analysis under the provisions of this Act from 1st January to the 31st December was 217.

Samples analysed.Samples unsatisfactory.
Ale2...
Baking powder1...
Black pudding1...
Bread11
Bun flour2...
Butter1...