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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
Bromley 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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MEAT INSPECTION
The carcases of all animals slaughtered within the Borough
were inspected and regular routine visits and inspection were made
to distributing depots and retail butchers' shops.
CARCASES INSPECTED AND CONDEMNED
| Cattle, excluding Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | Goats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | 39 | 6 | 4 | 413 | 103 | — |
| Number not inspected | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| Whole carcases condemned | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 10 | 4 | 1 | 42 | 18 | - |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | |
| Carcases submitted to refrigeration | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Generalised and totally condemned | — | — | — | — | — | — |
The approved charges totalling £22 were made for the inspection
by the Public Health Inspectors of the carcases shown in the
above table.
Approximate weight of meat condemned 356 lbs.