[Report 1958] / Medical Officer of Health, Oxford City.

  • Oxford (England). City Council. no2012034102.
Date:
1958
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    a numbei of new tenants have reconstructed shop fronts and lay-outs w ith gieat advantage to service and appearance. There is still much room for improvement at fish and fruit premises within the Market and it is hoped that this will not be long delayed. The Oxpens Open Market held weekly on Wednesdays continues to be a popular local rendezvous for bargain hunters. It is reasonably well kept despite certain difficulties and constant vigilance is necessary as to the quality of food materials sold. The numbers of food shops and stalls at the two markets are as follows:— Covered Market Butchers and Bacon Dealers .. . . .. . . 15 Fishmonger and Poulterers. 7 Fruiterers and Greengrocers .. . . .. .. 15 Confectioners .. .. .. .. .. _ 2 Grocers. 3 Restaurants ...... q 45 Open Market Fruiterers and Greengrocers . . . . .. . . n Confectioners .. . . . . .. .. 3 Ice Cream Dealers .. .. .. .. _ j Fishmongers .. .. .. . . .. . . 2 Grocers .. .. .. .. .. _ _ 2 Biscuit Stall .. .. . . . . .. _ 1 Poulterer . I 21 Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Act 6 samples were taken during the year being 4 of Fertilisers and 2 Feeding Stuffs. The samples of Layers Mash, Clays Fertiliser and Sul¬ phate of Ammonia were satisfactory but a sample of Soluble Blood Manure showed a deficiency of 1.14 per cent of nitrogen content. The manu¬ facturers took the necessary steps for stabilising the nitrogen content at 12.5 per cent and this will be shown on all future packs. A sample of Bone Meal said to have been supplied to a local firm by a National Manufacturer was found deficient in Phosphoric Acid content by 4.27 per cent and the article should have been described as Bone Meal Grade 2. Investigation then showed that there was a probable mix up at the local depot with another grade of Bone Meal from a different source. No further stock was left on another visit to the premises and no further action could be taken other than warning the retailers as to their method of handling in future.
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