London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Feltham 1951

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Feltham]

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Tuberculosis only

BeastsCalvesLambsPigsHorsesGoats
Whole carcase condemned------
Carcases of which some part or organ condemned------
Percentage affected with tuberculosis------

Meat Inspected at Butchers' Shops
A number of carcases, quarters, parts of carcases and
organs have been examined.

The following has been declared unfit for human consumption:—

Whole Carcases—

BeastsCalvesSheepPigs
Tuberculosis-
Other condition
Part Carcases and Organs—
Tuberculosis

In addition, the following amounts of other foodstuffs were found to be unfit for human consumption:—

Fish1 cwt.86 lbs.
Sausage Meat8 lbs.
Rabbits7
Corn Flakes3 lbs.
Ovaltine2 lbs.
Jam14 lbs.
Coffee8 lbs.
Bacon2 lbs.
Cheese1 lb
Pickles1 lb.
Tinned Foodstuffs: —
Meat9 cwt.48 lbs.
Fish46 lbs.
Fruit97 lbs.
Vegetables2 cwt.47 lbs.
Milk1 cwt.62 lbs.
Soup14 lbs.
Pudding1 lb.