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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
City of London 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]
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Offal .—The offal stopped as unfit for human consumption was as follows:—
| Tons. | Cwts. | Qrs. | Lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ox Tongues—157 bags, 1,137 loose, 535 roots | 7 | 3 | 1 | 20 |
| Ox Hearts—74 bags | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| Ox Kidneys—344 bags | 5 | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| Ox Tails—48 bags | i | 6 | 1 | 17 |
| Ox Skirts—132 bags | o o | 6 | 0 | 17 |
| Ox Cheeks—61 bags | 1 | 4 | 0 | 22 |
| Ox Livers—428 bags, 40 cases, 7 loose | 10 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
| Tripe—1 bag | — | — | 3 | 9 |
| Sweetbreads—7 bags | — | 17 | 0 | 6 |
| Sheep Hearts—4 bags | — | 1 | 2 | 26 |
| Sheep Brains—1 case | — | — | 2 | 6 |
| Calf Tongues—1 bag | — | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Sheep Plucks—1 bag | — | — | 2 | 0 |
| Calf Livers—4 bags | — | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Total weight | 31 | 16 | 2 | 27 |
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Sausages.—Nil.
Meats (Canned).—Tinned meats seized and disposed of consisted of 41 cases
and 36 tins, weighing 1 ton 15 cwts. 1 qr. 6 lbs.
Meats (Smoked and Salted).—3 cases and 9 sides, 9 cwts. 0 qrs. 9 lbs.
Rabbits (Frozen).—7 crates, weighing 3 cwts. 2 qrs. 13 lbs.
Poultry and Game.—Nil.
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| Fish.— | Tons. | Cwts. | Qrs. | Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wet—15 casks | l | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Dried—1 case | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tinned—133 cases and 619 tins | 3 | 11 | 0 | 7 |
| Total weight | 4 | 15 | 0 | 7 |
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| Fruit (Green).— | Tons. | Cwts. | Qrs. | Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples—9 cases | - | 9 | l | 26 |
| Pears—115 cases | 4 | 1 | l | 27 |
| Bananas—81 crates | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tomatoes—1 crate | — | — | 2 | 24 |
| Oranges—225 boxes | 6 | 8 | 1 | 18 |
| Tamarinds—23 casks | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 |
| Grapes—2 cases | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Grape Fruit—1 box | — | 2 | 3 | |
| Lemons—30 cases | — | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Fruit—2 cases | — | — | 3 | 0 |
| Total weight | 18 | 0 | 2 | 27 |
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| Fruit (Dried).— | Tons. | Cwts. | Qrs. | Lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peaches—6 cases | - | l | 0 | 23 |
| Pears—4 baskets | - | — | 3 | 16 |
| Banana Slices—36 cases | - | 18 | 2 | 22 |
| Prunes—11 boxes | - | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Dates—5,952 cases | 196 | 0 | 2 | 26 |
| Raisins—10 cases | — | 2 | 3 | 17 |
| Currants—36 bags | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Sultanas—28 cases | — | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| Figs—8 bags | — | 1 | 1 | 26 |
| Apricots—1 case | - | — | 1 | l |
| Total weight | 199 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
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| Fruit (Tinned and Bottled).— | Tons. | Cwts. | Qrs. | Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pines—19 cases, 381 tins | - | 15 | 0 | 24 |
| Peaches—17 tins | - | — | 1 | 14 |
| Apples—26 cases, 7 tins | - | 8 | 2 | 26 |
| Pears—5 cases 30 tins | - | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| Tomatoes—55 cases, 180 tins | 2 | 9 | 0 | 18 |
| Tomato Puree—22 cases, 102 tins | 1 | 11 | 1 | 6 |
| Fruit Pulp—462 cases, 160 tins | 22 | 17 | 0 | 4 |
| Apricot Pulp—236 cases, 208 tins | 10 | 18 | 3 | 16 |
| Various Fruit—1 case 22 tins | - | - | 2 | 15 |
| Apricots—380 tins | - | 5 | 1 | 24 |
| Peaches—6 cases | - | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Preserves—5 cases | - | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Total weight | 39 | 12 | 3 | 17 |
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