London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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FOOD PREMISES.
Number of inspections 603
Number of defects discovered and remedied 5
UNSOUND FOOD.
Destroyed or released for approved purposes: —
lbs.
Fruit and Vegetables 2699
Cocoa and Chocolate Powder 2600
Bread, Flour and Flour Confectionery 2161
Tinned Foods 992
Cereals 693
Jams 448
Meat and Meat Products 293
Sugar 274
Fish 217
Sugar Confectionery 154
Dried Fruit 150
Butter and other Fats 139
Poultry 120
Bacon 76
Miscellaneous 693
Total 11709
FOOD ANALYSES.
Number of samples analysed by Public Analyst 101
Number of samples reported against:—.
Gelatine—Excessive amounts of arsenic and preservative
2
Mustard—Consisted of white mustard flour only 1
Sponge Mixture—Misleading label 1
Dried Milk—Contained extraneous matter 1
— 5
Number of prosecutions —
FACTORIES.
Number of factories on register 95
Number of inspections 156
Number of defects discovered and remedied 12
BAKEHOUSES.
Number of bakehouses in district 12
Number of inspections 48
Number of defects discovered and remedied 1
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