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The largest amount of meat confiscated was 213 tons in 1911.
Australian Beef.—During the year, 10,729 hindquarters of
frozen Queensland beef were delivered to the various Finsbury
cold air stores.
The "worm nests" had been extirpated by cutting out from
the carcases the parts adjacent to the stifle joints prior to
exportation.
Prosecutions.—There were no prosecutions in respect of unsound
meat in 1912. The butchers' shops, the provision shops
and the street stalls were regularly and critically inspected. There
was a general shortage of meat for human consumption.
Since 1901, there have been 103 meat prosecutions, with 99
convictions. The largest number was 24 in 1901, with 24 convictions.
During this period the meat confiscated has amounted
to 1,304 tons. In recent times the average number of prosecutions
has been three yearly.
Certification of Meat Food Products.—The Medical
Officer of Health, with the consent of the Council, was designated
the certifying officer by the Local Government Board, for certification
of meat food products for export to the Argentine Confederation,
to the United States of America, and to the Phillipine
Islands.
Six certificates were granted in 1912 to Messrs. Bovril, Ltd.,
152 to 166, Old Street, Finsbury, E.C.
Sausage Manufacturers.—There are 20 sausace makers in
the borough. Their names and addresses are attached.
Mr. A. Robinson, 30, Chapel Street.
Mr. T. Allright, 50, Chapel Street.
Messrs. C. & E. Goebbles, 93, Chapel Street.
Mr. G. Cowley, 59, Chapel Street.
Messrs. Barnett & Co., 29, Exmouth Street.
Mr. E. Kusch, 55, Exmouth Street.
Mr. J. Larkcom, 13, Exmouth Street.