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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
Wood Green 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]
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The following details show the number of carcases inspected after slaughter with the number of condemnations for tuberculosis and other diseases:—
| Cattle. | Sheep and Lambs. | Pigs. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | 329 | 1,401 | 947 |
| Number inspected | 329 | 1,401 | 947 |
| Whole carcases condemned | — | — | — |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 86 | 75 | 41 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis | 26% | 5% | 4% |
| Whole carcases condemned | 1 | — | — |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 11 | — | 21 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis | 3½% | — | 2% |
| Total weight of meat condemned—1 ton 6 cwts. 27 lbs. | |||
(c) Other Foods.
The premises of fishmongers, fruiterers and greengrocers and
all other premises where food is prepared and sold have been
visited regularly during the year, and where defects have been
discovered the requisite steps have been taken to have
them remedied.
The undermentioned foodstuffs were condemned as unfit for human consumption during the year:—
| Pressed pork | 348 lbs. |
| Veal | 54 lbs. |
| Calf sweetbreads | 10 lbs. |
| Fish | 42 lbs. |
| Total | 454 lbs. |
| 4 cwt. 6 lbs. |