Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]
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Table 20.
Diseased and unsound conditions found in meat caused the detention and surrender for destruction of:
| lbs. | |
|---|---|
| Beef | 1.172 |
| Mutton and lamb | 480 |
| Pork | 407 |
| Other meats | 192 |
| Total | 2,251 |
The following foodstuffs, other than meat, being unfit for human consumption, were voluntarily surrendered for destruction:
| lbs | |
|---|---|
| Bacon | 78 |
| Cheese | 295 |
| Fish | 441 |
| Fresh Fruit | 697 |
| Offal | 571 |
| Poultry | 149 |
| Sausages | 114 |
| Vegetables - fresh | 143 |
| Meat Pies | 75 |
| Pickles, Sause, etc. | 38 |
| Preserves | 50 |
| Cream | 5 |
| Fish | 90 |
| Fruit & Fruit Juices | 754 |
| Meat | 407 |
| Milk | 142 |
| Puddings | 10 |
| Soup | 108 |
| Vegetables | 389 |
| Other | 17 |