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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
Walthamstow 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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| 1466 " Egg Substitute Powder | 5 " Dog Fish |
| 108 " Custard Powder | 5 " Haddocks |
| 1 tin Salad Cream | 77 lbs. Beef |
| 1 "Dried Egg | 35 " Lamb |
| 3 " Bourn Vita | 30 " Meat (various) |
| 4 " Barlova | 14 " Sausages |
| 11 " Ovaltine | 14 " Liver |
| 2 jars Malted Milk | 10 " Mutton |
| 5 " Horseradish Cream | 5 " Ttorlk |
| 7 " Mustard Cream | 3 Ox Tongues |
| 1 jar Calves Tongue | 3 Hearts |
| 19 Rabbits | 24 Sausage Pies |
| 3 Chickens | 6 Savoury Pies |
| 61 Fish Cakes | 5 Steak Pies |
| 377 Eggs. |
ADULTERATION - FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 19 38.
During the year 85 samples of food and drugs were submitted to and examined by the Public Analyst. Three samples were unsatisfactory, the particulars being as follows:-
| Description of Article | Result of Analysis | Decision Taken. |
|---|---|---|
| Cooked Pease Pudding (Informal) | Offensive & Objectionable smell as to render it unsuitable for human consumption. | Withdrawn from Factory Canteen. |
| Rice (Informal) | Dirty condition, but not harmful. | Suggested bulk of rice be mixed with at least twice its weight of clean rice. |
| Mustard Cream (Informal) | Stale quality and unfit for sale. | Balanoe of stock surrendered by retailer. |
No legal procedure was necessary in respect of any sample,
(d) CHEMICAL AM) BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF FOOD.
Chemical examination is carried out by the Public Analyst,
Dr.Bernard Dyer, 20, Eastcheap, E.C.3., and bacteriological
examination by the Counties Public Health Laboratories,
Gidea Park College.
RENT AND MORTGAGE RESTRICTIONS ACTS, 1920-1923.
During the year 17 certificates were granted to tenants
and four certificates have been issued to owners upon their
application and completion of the scheduled works.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS ACTS, 1894-1928.
Sheep Scab Order, 1920 - No case of this disease occurred
in the Borough during the year.
The Sheep Scab Order, 1928.- During the year, no sheep were
admitted into the area underLicence for Slaughter.
Swine Fever Order. 1908.- No action was necessary under this
Order during the year.
Regulation of Movement of Swine Order, 1922.- Three Isolation
Notices affecting 53 swine were received. The Licences were
in all cases duly observed.
One Movement Licence was issued under the Order.
18.