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

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Shoreditch 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]

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cooking fat) 3 cwt.19 lbs; Rabbits, 48; Lemon Juice, 283 gallons and
5 bottles; Lemon powder, 132 tins; Pickles, 168 jars, 8 cases and
9 tins; Tomato juice, 34 tins; Dried Egg, 339 packets, Canned Fruit
78 cases and 4,160 tins; Canned Milk, 2,893 tins; Canned Vegetables,
4,174 tins; Canned Preserves, 2,209 tins; Canned Meat and Meat
Products, 1,161 tins; Canned Fish, 9,253 tins; Canned Bacon, 39 tins;
Canned Soup, 1,364 tins; Syrup, 8 tins; Puddings, 29 tins; Fruit
Juice, 309 tins; Mustard, 37 lbs; Malted Food, 87 tins; Tea, 35 lbs,
Chocolate Spread, 21 jars; Confectionery, 45 lbs; Meat Cubes, 937;
Coffee and Chicory Essence, 343 bottles; Vinegar, 26 bottles.
PRESERVATIVES IN FOOD REGULATIONS.
All articles taken wore in accordance with the Regulations.
SLAUGHTER HOUSES.
There are no slaughter houses in the borough.
COW HOUSES.
There are no cow houses in the borough.
BAKEHOUSES.
The number of bakehouses in use during the year was 22. Of these
6 were underground. 152 visits were paid during the year. Seven
notioes were served for cleansing and other matters.
PHARMACY AND POISONS ACT,1933.
39 licences were granted during the year. 185 inspections
and visits were made and general observation was kept of stalls and
shops for unauthorised sellers, but no infringements were reported.
PHARMACY AND MEDICINES ACT, 1941.
Throughout the year a vigilant watch was kept for contraventions
of the Act but none were observed.