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

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Leyton 1951

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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55
Prawns 9 lbs.
Prunes 3 lbs.
Puddings (Various) 21
Rabbit 36 tins
Rabbit 7 cases
Rabbit 126 lbs.
Rice 7 lbs.
Salad Cream 50 jars
Salad Cream 17 bots.
Sauce 31 bots.
Sausages 17 tins
Semolina 19¾ lbs.
Sheep's Carcases 4
Sheep's Heads 516
Soup 322 tins
Soup 48 pkts.
Sauerkraut 41 tins
Sweets 38 lbs.
Turkey Roll 19 lbs.
Vegetables 595 tins
Vita Cup 1 tin
The quantity of food condemned as "unfit for human consumption"
is still a serious problem. Most of the condemned
food is tinned, and the main reason why so much becomes unfit
is because it is kept too long in store or stock. In order to avoid
such loss, some arrangement should be made whereby stocks are
released earlier from the warehouses, and, if necessary, reduced
in price after a certain period. It is regrettable that food—which
is scarce in the country—should be allowed to deteriorate due to
lack of foresight on the part of those responsible for its distribution
to retailers.
Premises and Occupations which can be Controlled by Bye-Laws
and Regulations.
Premises.
Dairies, Milkshops and Dairymen 78
Grocery and Provision shops 229
Hairdresser's Premises 74
Fish friers 24
Bakers and Bakehouses 42
Butchers 77