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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
Croydon 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Table XI.
Summary of carcases in which tuberculosis was found in the course of inspection, and method of disposal.
| Animals affected. | Carcase and all internal organs destroyed. | Quarters or parts of carcase destroyed (including heads) | All or parts of organs destroyed. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle (including calves) | 9 | 13 | 33 | 55 |
| Pigs | 10 | 224 | 133 | 367 |
| Total. | 19 | 237 | 166 | 422 |
General Food Inspection.
The following table gives a summary of the inspections made
during the year (not including visits made to slaughterhouses ot
dairies, cowsheds and milkshops):—
Butchers 1980
Fishmongers 277
Fried Fish Shops 177
Grocers 1032
Greengrocers 642
Poultry and Game Dealers 90
Cooked and Prepared Meat Shops 297
Bakers' Premises 323
Confectioners' Premises 616
Markets 960
Hawkers' Carts and Barrows 149
Hotel and other Kitchens, etc 590
Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors 248
General Shops 408
Other premises 84
7,873
The following articles of food were surrendered and destroyed
during 1934 : —
6 beef hindquarters (Imported) Unsound
79 ,, parts and trimmings ,, ,,
20 lbs. salt beef ,, ,,
121 lbs. beef kidneys ,, ,,
100 lbs. beef livers, etc. ,, ,,
1 beef tongue „ ,,
4 mutton parts ,, ,,
57 lbs. lambs' liver, etc. ,, ,,
4 pork parts ,, ,,
87 lbs. pig kidneys, livers, etc.,,
31 rabbits ,,