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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 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]

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Table: Tabulated List of Condemned Foodstuffs showing cause for Condemnation and the Weights.

Tabulated List of Condemned Foodstuffs showing cause for Condemnation and the Weights.

Article of Pood.Reason for Action.Weight.
MISCELLANEOUS.B/Fwd.393¼-lbs.
4 packets FlourContaminated by mice
17 ,, Cake Mixture,, ,, ,,
5 ,, Sponge113-lbs.
1 packet Porridge Oats
27 packets Dessert Mould
SemolinaInfested by Weevil303 ,,
11 bags flourContaminated by mice23 ,,
Macaroni,, ,, ,,9 ,,
OatsInsect infestation4 ,,
Soya Flour,, ,,112 ,,
2 Boxes RusksDecomposition1½ ,,
21 packets Melba ToastInfested by Weevil
1 sack Milk PowderContaminated by liquid foreign matter112 ,,
CerealsInsect Infestation6½ ,,
Split PeasMusty24 ,,
Dried FigsInsect Infestation120 ,,
PrunesMould & Decomposition172 ,,
DatesContaminated by foreign matter69 ,,
CurrantsMoth Infestation109 ,,
TeaContaminated by noxious liquid33 ,,
42 bottles KetchupFermentation18 ,,
62 jars PicklesMould45¾ ,,
1 jar SauceContaminated by broken glass1 ,,
4 jars OlivesContaminated by foreign matter2 ,,
2 ,, GherkinsDecomposition1 ,,
1 bottle Vinegar,,
2 jars BeetrootContaminated by broken glass2 ,,
2 ,, Cabbage,, ,, ,,1¼ ,,
2 ,, Strawberry Puree,, ,, ,,2 ,,
7 bottles PlumsMould7½ ,,
5 jars CherriesDecomposition7 ,,
1 jar Rhubarb,,1 ,,
12 jars JamContaminated by broken glass12 ,,
4 ,, CherriesDecomposition6 ,,
1 keg Glace GingerContaminated by foreign matter28 ,,
SweetsDamaged by fire & contaminated by foreign matter2½ ,,
Sweets & ChocolatesSpoiled13½ ,,
Mixed ChocolatesContaminated by broken glass & foreign matter21¼ ,,
1 jar ChocolateContaminated by broken glass1 ,,
1 GooseDecomposition4¾ ,,
1 Chicken,,2½ ,,
6 Ducks,,18 ,,
Rabbits,,444 ,,
Cheese,,7¾ ,,
Cooked Chip Potatoes,,30 ,,
16 cases Oranges,,
1 bottle Lemon Squash,,
766 Eggs,,
Total20,303 "

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All the above foodstuffs suitable for salvage processes were
disposed of in accordance with approved arrangements. The
remaining articles were destroyed,