Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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The following is a list of the unsound food condemned during the year 1920:-
| Commodity. | Condition. | Result of action taken. |
|---|---|---|
| 80 lbs. frozen beef | Decomposition | Surrendered |
| 28 lbs. frozen ment | Deep seated mould | ” |
| 31 lbs. 5 ozs. frozen lamb | Deep sealed mould | ” |
| 16 lbs. mutton | Decomposition | |
| 21 lbs. ox kidneys | ” | |
| 5 boxes herrings (578 lbs. | ” | |
| 1 box skate (42 lbs.) | ||
| 1 box cod fish (168 lbs.) | ||
| 8 boxes kippers | ” | ” |
| 2 boxes English rabbits | ” | ” |
| (88 lbs) | Fly-blown | ” |
| 3 boxes frozen rabbits (146 lbs) | Decomposition | ” |
| 30 lbs. canned beef | ” | ” |
| 5 lbs. brawn | ” | ” |
| 14 lbs. tripe | ” | |
| 40½ lbs. bacon | ” | |
| 51 tins condensed milk | ||
| 1 case (400) Egyptian eggs | ” | |
| 4 meat pies | Mouldy | Seized & owner |
| ” | warned | |
| 51 lbs. dates | Maggotty | Surrendered |
| 16 lbs. apples | Rotten |
The number of slaughter-houses in use in the district are as follows:—
| In 1914. | In January, 1920. | In December, 1920. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | 4 | 4 | |
| Licensed | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Total | 4 | 4 | 4 |