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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
West Ham 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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23. Bacterial Count heavy, but
B. Welchii present in 10 c.c.
(Temp. High), (from bar- Premises and utensils inrow
in street) spected.
24. Excessive Bacteria (from
barrow outside Recreation Premises and utensils inGround)
spected.
25. Satisfactory (from stall outside
Recreation Ground) —
26. Satisfactory (from stall outside
premises) —
27. Excessive Bacteria (from Premises and utensils inbarrow
in street) spected.
UNSOUND FOOD CONDEMNED.
Bananas 30
Cherries 20 boats
Cod 10st.
Condensed Milk 1 Tin
Conger Eel 5st.
Dabs 5st.
Fresh Haddock 61bs.
Grapes 14 barrels
Halibot 15st. lllbs.
Ham 241bs.
Lemon Soles 1 Box
Lobsters 7
Mushrooms 1 Basket
Oranges 22 Cases
Pears 24 Boxes and 51bs.
Pigs' Heads 351bs.
Potatoes 43cwts.
Rabbits 2
Shrimps 3qts.
Skate 8st.
Skate Wings 3 Boxes
Skates' Eyeballs ½cwt.
Tomatoes 102 Boxes and 3 Trays
Veal 71b. Tins
Winkles 4½ Bags.
West Ham Corporation Act, 1925.
Bye laws relating to Street Traders; Protection of food
against contamination.
All food stalls in the Borough are under constant inspection,
and any infringements of the above bye-laws are immediately
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