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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
Leyton 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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5. MEAT AND FOOD CONDEMNED
The food condemned was destroyed by fire at the Council's Destructor Works.
| Commodity | Cwta. | Qtrs. | Lbs. | Commodity | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon | 1 | 2 | 11 | Milk | 55 tins |
| Butter | - | - | 23 | Luncheon Meat | 147 " |
| Cheese | _ | - | 24 | Fruit | 147 " |
| Lard | - | 1 | - | Vegetables | 70 " |
| Beef | 6 | 1 | 22 | Fish | 14 " |
| Lamb | - | 1 | 6 | Han | 42 " |
| Pork | - | 2 | 1 | Jan | 40 jars |
| Offal | 4 | 1 | 15 | Gherkins | 107 " |
| Rabbits | - | 1 | 22 | Beetroot | 24 " |
| Sliced Cucumbers | 3 " | ||||
| Vinegar | 7 bottles | ||||
| Chickens | 55 | ||||
| Salmon | 3 |
6. SAMPLING - FOOD AND DRUGS ACT. 1955
(i) Chemical Analysis
| Commodity | Taken | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 4 | 4 | - |
| Ice-Crean | 5 | 5 | - |
| Miscellaneous | 135 | 130 | 5 |
| TOTALS | 144 | 139 | 5 |
(ii) Bacteriological Examination
| Commodity | Taken | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 9 | 9 | - |
| Ice-Cream | 15 | 15 | - |
| Ice-Lollies | 10 | 10 | - |
| Water | 17 | 17 | - |
| Bubble Gum | 9 | 9 | - |
| Frozen Whole Egg | 4 | 4 | - |
| Shell Sweets | 1 | 1 | - |
| TOTALS | 65 | 65 | - |
7. SAMPLING - FABRICS (MISDESCRIPTION) ACT, 1913 - FABRICS
(MISDESCRIPTION) REGULATIONS, 1959.
Four samples were obtained during the year, as follows:-
Nylon net child's dress Unsatisfactory (see page )
Fibre Glass curtaining Satisfactory
Child's Bri-Nylon nightgown Satisfactory
Child's flame resistant nightgown Satisfactory
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