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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 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Commodity Units
Cherries 15 pkts.
Ground Almonds 16 "
Raisins 12
Peel 27 "
Milk 114 tins
Luncheon Meat 113 "
Vegetables 236 "
Fruit 132 "
Pish 13 "
Ham 45 "
Soup 88 "
Heinz Strained Foods 9 "
Pickles 31 jars
Chickens 8 "
Puddings 35
Meat Pies 54
SAMPLING - FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955.
(i) Chemical Analysis
| Commodity | Taken | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 2 | 2 | - |
| Ice-Cream | 5 | 5 | - |
| Miscellaneous | 126 | 120 | 6 |
| TOTALS | 133 | 127 | 6 |
(ii) Bacteriological Examination
| Commodity | Taken | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 8 | 8 | - |
| Ice-Cream | 19 | 14 | 5 |
| TOTALS | 27 | 22 | 5 |
7. SAMPLING - FABRICS (MISDESCRIPTION) ACT, 1913 - FABRICS (MISDESCRIPTION)
REGULATIONS. 1959.
Eight samples were obtained during the year and were all found to be satisfactory.
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