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be permeated with the toxins which this bacillus is known to
produce, and these toxins would not be affected by the amount of
heat necessary for cooking processes. It should never be forgotten
that much of the danger due to the consumption of unsound meat
is owing to such toxins (or ptomaines) as the 11. enteritidis and
allied organisms produce. This also is the chief reason for condemning
the meat of animals which have died unbled.
The dangerous qualities of this meat are, therefore, unmistakeable
; and a joint of this kind would be all the more dangerous
in that the dryness produced by the hanging to which venison is
subjected would check, or prevent, the occurence of putrefaction,
and so an important danger signal would be altogether wanting.
The case is, therefore, of exceptional interest, and illustrates the
importance of scrupulous care on the part of the trade to avoid
exposing such meat for sale, and for the Council the importance of
thorough meat inspection.
Slaughter-houses.—The following are the four slaughterhouses
situated in Finsbury:—
14, Penton Street. 191, Goswe11 Road.*
20, Amwell Street. 39, Bath Street.*
These slaughter-houses have been regularly inspected. The
premises are comparatively small and are not well situated. They
are, however, kept clean, and the paving and drainage is good.
The application to renew the license of the slaughter-house at
No. 39, Bath Street was opposed by the Inspector of the County
Council, owing to the fact that the only approach to the slaughterhouse
was through the shop. Eventually, however, the license was
granted. The application to renew the license of the slaughterhouse
at No. 37, Chiswell Street was also opposed by the Inspector
of the County Council, his objection being that the site and
arrangement of these premises rendered them unsuitable for the
purposes of a slaughter-house. The renewal of the license in this
case was refused by the County Council. The slaughter-houses
marked with an asterisk are licensed only to kill small cattle.