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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

Wanstead and Woodford 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]

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Table: The following is a list of foods surrendered in 1955 because of unsound conditions:

The following is a list of foods surrendered in 1955 because of unsound conditions:

Fish, FreshMeat, Tinned
Catfish4 stoneLuncheon Meat84 tins
Whiting2 stoneMeat Loaf1 tin
Skate13 stoneCorned Beef67 tins
Melts2 stoneHam4 tins
Pork4 tins
Fish, TinnedMeat Pudding2 tins
Stewed Steak5 tins
Salmon6 tinsOx Tongue4 tins
Crab58 tinsLiver1 tin
Pilchards4 tins
Fruit, TinnedMeat, Fresh
Apples1 tinPigs Heads79 lbs
Plums9 tinsBeef480½ lbs
Pineapples31 tinsMutton34 lbs
Peaches21 tinsLamb40 lbs
Apricots8 tinsOffal57 lbs
Oranges8 tinsPork22 lbs
Pears3 tinsPork Sausages1 lb
Gooseberries2 tinsLiver585 lbs
Strawberries1 tinBacon46 lbs
Fruit Salad7 tinsVeal267 lbs
Grapefruit1 tin
Blackberries1 tin
Miscellaneous
Fruit, Fresh
Pears70 lbsMilk23 tins
Raspberries22 lbsCheese156 lbs
Cheese4 pkts
Fruit, DriedSoup7 tins
Cream4 tins
Sultanas190 lbsCoffee3 tins
Currants72 lbsJam & Marmalade3 jars
Prunes30 lbsKetchup6 jars
Paste9 jars
Vegetables, TinnedTomato Juice1 tin
Macaroni8 tins
Peas45 tinsPickles3 jars
Beans17 tinsPorage Oats5 pkts
Carrots2 tinsJelly1 pkt
Tomatoes14 tinsCreamed Rice2 tins
Vegetables, Mixed1 tinPepper12 ozs