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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 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Tabulated List of Condemned Foodstuffs showing cause for Condemnation and the Weights.
| Article of Food, | Reasons for Action. | Weight, lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Meat | |||
| Bovine Ovine Porcine | Decomposition Disease Contaminat ion Decomposition Disease Contamination Decomposition Total weight Raw Meat | 831¼ 657¼ 75 1563½ | |
| Raw Fish. | Decomposition | 703 | |
| Poultry, Game, etc. | |||
| Geese Turkey Ducks | Decomposition „ „ | 171 14,316 3 14,490 | |
| Fresh Fruit | Decomposition | 756 | |
| Dried Fruit | Insect Infestation | 58 | |
| Canned Goods Meat ) Fish ) Vegetables & ) Soup ) Milk ) Fruit & Jams ) Others | Damaged, punctured, blown, decomposition | 6,302½ 245¼ 783¼ 15¾ 3,579 9½ | 10,9340¼ |
| * Food in Glass Containers, | |||
| Sauces pickles paste, etc., Fruit Preserves Beverages | ) Glass contamination, ) mould, deterioration. | 199 | |
| Packet Foodstuffs, Cheese Fat Miscellaneous | ) Contamination, Insect ) Infestation | 100½ 39 | 592½ |
| Sweets | Contamination | 1° 627 | |
| Shell Eggs | 5,182 (Number) | ||
(f) Food Hygiene.
The year 1951 saw a continuation of the efforts which have
teen made more particularly in the post-war years further to
improve the standard of cleanliness in restaurant and hotel
kitchens,, It is pleasing to report that the spirit of cooperation
which has manifested itself amongst Kingston traders
since the Corporation "began to press for improvement in the
condition of premises in 1945 continued throughout the year.