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Attention was also given to the requirements of the
bye-laws in respect to these premises, and, as a rule, these
were well observed.
A Register is kept of the butchers, fishmongers, and
fruiterers' shops, and other premises where food is prepared
or kept for sale for human food, and these now number 122,
as compared with 125 at the end of the previous year. The
respective premises were occasionally inspected, and the
necessary steps taken in regard to any existing insanitary
condition which was discovered, or any food which was considered
to be unwholesome.
The following is a list of the unsound food destroyed
during the year as a result of action taken by your Inspectors
:—
1 Carcase and organs of a Heifer.
2 Carcases of Pork.
3 Ox livers, 1 Pig's ditto, 2 pairs Sheep's lungs.
Abdominal organs of a Pig.
Fore quarter of Mutton.
1 Piece of Beef and 1 Calf's head.
3 Parcels of Vegetables and 1 parcel of Fruit.
1 Box of Kippers.
The duties under the Food and Drugs Acts are administered
by the Middlesex County Council.
Infectious Disease and Disinfection.
1,112 visits were paid in connection with the cases of
infectious disease which occurred in the district during the
year, in order to make the usual special enquiries in acordance
with the instructions of your Medical Officer of Health, and
to inspect the drains and sanitary fittings in connection with