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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
Beddington and Wallington 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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SLAUGHTERHOUSE.
Number of slaughterhouses on register 1
Number of visits to slaughterhouse 2
Number of visits to other premises on which animals were
slaughtered 7
Carcases inspected and condemned:—
| Cattle, excluding Cows. | Cows. | Calves. | Sheep and Lambs. | Pigs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | — | — | — | — | 9 |
| Number inspected | — | — | — | •— | 9 |
| Whole carcases condemned or | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was con-demned | — | - | — | — | — |
FOOD PREMISES.
Number of visits to food-preparing places 666
Number of defects discovered and remedied 15
Destroyed or released for approved purposes:—
| Tons | cwts. | qtrs. | lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dried Fruits | 48 | 4 | — | 5 |
| Tinned foods (various) | 12 | 2 | — | |
| Fruit | 6 | — | 4 | |
| Fish | 2 | 2 | 9 | |
| Vegetables | 2 | — | — | |
| Cheese | 1 | — | 5 | |
| Sausages | 1 | 9 | ||
| Bacon | 1 | 6 | ||
| Eggs 523 | ||||
| Totals | 49 | 8 | 3 | 10 |
FOOD ANALYSIS.
Number of samples analysed by Public Analyst 100
Number of samples reported against:—
Cordial substitutes—Contained preservative 2
Whisky—54.6 degrees underproof 1
Marzipan—Contained no almonds 1
Milk—Added water, 7 per cent 1
— 5
Number of prosecutions 1
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