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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 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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Carcases inspected and condemned :—
| Cattle, excluding Cows. | Cows. | Calves. | Sheep and Lambs. | Pigs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| Number inspected | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| Whole carcases condemned | _ | - | _ | _ | - |
| - | - | - | - | - |
FOOD PREMISES.
Total number of inspections 591
Total number of defects discovered and remedied 59
UNSOUND FOOD.
Destroyed or released for approved purposes :—
lbs.
Bacon 44
Cereals 886
Cheese 63
Eggs No. 484 —
Fish 1,494
Fish, canned 117
Fruit pulp 7,580
Fruit, canned 230
Fruit, dried 31
Fruit juice 85
Jam and marmalade 204
Meat and meat products 356
Meat, canned 553
Milk, condensed 27
Milk, evaporated 232
Mincemeat 19
Pickles 59
Poultry and rabbits 141
Pudding mixture 72
Sausages 79
Soup, canned 52
Vegetables, canned 518
Miscellaneous foodstuffs 183
Total 13,025
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