London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Twickenham 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]

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Table 21.

(a) Meat.

Diseased and unsound conditions found in meat caused the detention and surrender for destruction of:—

lbs.
Beef2,276
Mutton and lamb164
Pork153
Other meats691
Total3,284

(b) Other Foodstuffs.

The following foodstuffs, other than meat, being unfit for human consumption, were voluntarily surrendered for destruction:—

lbs.
Bacon150
Butter5
Cheese148
Dried Fruit60
Eggs (frozen)14
Fish373
Fruit Pulp160
Haricot Beans16
Margarine2
Peanuts112
Preserves49
Sugar84
Tomatoes37
Jars
Paste4
Pickles11
Tins
Canned foodstuffs:—
Fish64
Fruit700
Meat284
Milk276
Soup41
Vegetables767
Other84