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Walthamstow 1952

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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FormalNo. ExaminedNo. FormalUnsatisfactory
InformalTotalInformalTotal
Cough Syrup112112
Syrup of Figs-11---
Baking Powder-11---
Cake Mixture-22---
Batter Flour1-1---
Sponge Mixture-11---
Cream Bun-11---
Swiss Roll-11---
Prepared Milk Food1-1---
Ice Cream-44---
Ice Lollies-44---
Ice Cream Cones-33---
Jelly213---
Mincemeat-11---
Pork Brawn-11---
Beef, Pressed1-1---
Linseed, Meal-11---
Cherries in Syrup-11---
Salad Cream-11---
Gravy Powder1-1---
Horseradish Relish-11---
Pickled Onions-11---
Spice, Mixed-11---
Welsh Rarebit-11---
Coffee1-1---
Custard Powder1-1---
Sherbet Sucker-11---
Sweets-22---
Kosher and Vegetarian Cooking Fat-11---
Procea Bread-11---
Pudding, Christmas1-1---
Whisky4-4---
Gin1-1---
Rum1-1---
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(e) Chemical and Bacteriological Examination of Foods.
Chemical examinations of food samples are carried out by
the Public Analysts, Mr. G. Taylor, F.R.I.C., and Dr. J. H.
Hammence, F.R.I.C., of 20, Eastcheap, E.C.3, and bacteriological
examinations by the Counties Public Health Laboratories, 66,
Victoria Street, S.W.1.
(f) Clean Food Campaign.
The majority of "Progressive" food-traders now fully realise
that "Clean Food" is more than a slogan, and they seriously
endeavour to attain a standard suitable to their calling.
For several years their efforts were met with frustration.
Fortunately, conditions are now easing; materials for raising the