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UNSOUND FOOD SURRENDERED AT RIVERSIDE WHARVES.
As a result of the daily inspection of City wharves, 69 loads of unsound food were
removed from these places during the year by the Cleansing Department.
The material so disposed of comprised :—
Tons. Cwts. Qrs.
Tinned Fruit, Vegetables and Fish 27 17 2
Condensed Milk (removed at request of owners) 1 16 2
Fruit Pulp 3 16 1
Fruit (various) 0 5 0
Dried Fruit 15 1
Vegetables 20 6 2
Nuts (various) 13 4 0
Tinned Meat 0 13 2
Miscellaneous 4 11 3
Total 73 16 1
PUBLIC HEALTH (MEAT) REGULATIONS, 1924.
The supervision of the meat markets and other premises within the scope of the Public
Health (Meat) Regulations, 1924, has continued on lines similar to those of past years.
Smithfield Market.—The general conditions at Smithfield Market in respect of
transport and the handling of meat has shown a decided improvement.
Carriers.—The carriers rhaintain the high standard of their vehicles already reported.
Several new vehicles are in commission, the structure of which shows the exercise of forethought
in the direction of ease in cleansing.
The use of straw has almost ceased ; this is an objectionable practice at best, and on
occasion a distinct infringement of the Regulations.
Butchers' Own Vehicles.—There has been a marked improvement in the types and condition
of the vehicles coming under this heading in attendance at Smithfield Market. The
vehicle in use is sometimes unsatisfactory by reason of its internal construction ; the presence
of numerous ledges and angles difficult to cleanse is avoided in better types.
With regard to the cleansing of vehicles, this has also shown improvement, although
over a period of nine months, it has been found that of the vehicles to which exception had
been taken, as regards the cleanliness—
16.6% were washed daily.
62.5% were washed once a week.
15.4% were washed once in 14 days.
5.5% were washed once in 21 days.
72.3% were washed with hot water, etc.
27.7% were washed with cold water.
Although it is difficult to make any hard-and-fast rule with regard to cleansing, it is
suggested that vehicles attending the markets daily should be cleansed at least twice a week,
and more frequently where circumstances indicate.