London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Kingston upon Thames 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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interference with the trade need occur. There are many
other amendments which one would wish to see adopted,
but these could only be achieved very gradually and as
the need for them is proved by the administration of the
Regulations.
The following tabulated list shows the various amounts of foodstuffs condemned during the year. Generally speaking, where the reason for condemnation is stated as putrefaction or bonetaint, a request for inspection was made. The remaining amounts have been detected as the result of inspections.
| Articles of Food. | Reason for Condemnation | Actiontaken. |
|---|---|---|
| BEEF— | ||
| 711 lbs. | Bone taint or putrefaction | Surrendered |
| 65 lbs. | Bruised | |
| Ox Tails—62 lbs. | Putrefaction | |
| Ox Kidneys—116½ lbs. | ||
| Livers—67 lbs. | ||
| 1 Liver | Parasitic disease | |
| 5 Ox Heads and Tongues | Tuberculosis | |
| 1 Ox Head and Tongue | Actinomycosis | |
| 2 Carcases and Offal | Tuberculosis | I surrendered and I seized |
| MUTTON - | ||
| Putrefaction | Surrendered | |
| 16 lbs. | Bruised | |
| PORK— | ||
| 19 Carcases and Offal | Tuberculosis | 15 surrendered and 4 seized |
| 1 Carcase and Offal | Swine Fever | Surrendered |
| 49 Pigs' Heads and Necks | Tuberculosis | |
| 20 Pigs' Plucks | ||
| 23 Pigs' Fats | ||
| 3 pairs of Pigs' Lungs | ||
| 70 lbs. | ||
| Mastitis | ||
| GOAT— | ||
| 1 Carcase and Pluck | Emaciation | |
| VEAL— | ||
| 3 Carcases and Offal | Tuberculosis | I surrendered and 2 seized |
| 1 Calf's Pluck | Surrendered | |
| 44 lbs. | Putrefaction | |
| FISH— | ||
| 40 lbs. Cod | Putrefaction | |
| 21 lbs. Witches | ||
| 6 stone Dog Fish | ||
| 2 boxes kippers | ||
| MISCELLANEOUS— | ||
| 2 boxes Black Currants | Putrefaction | |