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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 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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4 pkts. Frutella Sauce
6 ,, Dried Egg
110 sacks (100 lbs. each) Soya
Grits
485 Eggs
143 Fish Cakes
60 Chocolate Bars
1 lb. Jellies
1 ,, Nougat
3 lbs. Caramels
49 stone Skate
5 ,, Witch
48½ ,, Cod
10 ,, Haddock
73 ,, Herring Mackerel
54 ,, Herrings
9 ,, Rock Salmon
20½ ,, Plaice
12½ ,, Whiting
1 ,, Kippers
During the year 100 samples of foods and drugs were submitted to the Public Analyst. Ten samples were found to be, in some respect, unsatisfactory—details are as follows:—
| Description of Article | Result of Analysis | Action taken |
|---|---|---|
| Cake Mixture (Informal) | No appreciable amount of raising agent. | Remaining packet surrendered. |
| Milk (Formal) | 2½ % added water | Slight defect in machinery—remedied. Warning sent. |
| Veal Loaf (Formal) | Low meat content | Referred to Food Executive Officer. |
| Gravy Cubes (Informal) | Hard and containing mites. | Remainder of small stock surrendered. |
| Orangeade (Informal & Formal—2 samples.) | Deficient in Acid and Sugar. | Referred to Food Executive Officer. |
| Pork Sausages (Formal) | Containing Soya product | Referred to Food Executive Officer. |
| Throat Tablets (Informal) | Not in accordance with formula. | No further supplies obtainable. |
| Spirit Vinegar (Formal) | Non-brewed Vinegar 25% deficient in Acetic Acid. | Wholesaler unknown. Dealer warned. |
| Tomato Ketchup (Informal) | Incipient fermentation | No further supplies obtainable. |
No legal proceedings were necessary in respect of the ten samples
dealt with, as detailed above.
In addition to those procured by your Officers, nine samples of
milk were taken by the Food Sampling Officer of a London Borough,
in course of delivery, at a local dairy.
(e) Chemical and Bacteriological Examination of Foods.
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.
During the year eight certificates were granted to tenants and