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Chigwell 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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SECTION E.
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD
(a) Milk Supply:
The Urban District is a specified area under the provisions
of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955, which lays down that only
Designated milk may be sold.
18 samples of milk have been taken during the year and all
were reported upon by the Public Analyst as genuine.
15 dairies and milk shops are registered.
8 licences have been issued to firms with premises outside the
District to sell milk in the District.
(b) Meat and other Foods
SLAUGHTERING AND BUTCHERS' SHOPS
There are 4 slaughterhouses in the District, all licensed under
Section 62 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955. In addition, there
is one Knacker's Yard also licensed under this Act.
CARCASES INSPECTED AND CONDEMNED
| Cattle excluding Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep & Lambs | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | 233 | 59 | 40 | 329 | 309 |
| Number inspected | 233 | 59 | 40 | 329 | 309 |
| ALL DISEASES EXCEPT TUBERCULOSIS Whole carcases condemned | - | - | - | - | - |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 12 | 12 | - | - | 3 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis | 5.15 | 20.33 | - | - | 96 |