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UNSOUND ONIONS
On August 5th, 1955, the s.s. ORANIE arrived at Mark Brown's
Wharf from Malta with a cargo of 13,886 bags of onions (approx. 350
tons). The ship was discharged immediately and the onions were
then in good condition. No deliveries, however, were made at that
time and, during August, the weather was very hot. The onions
began to deteriorate rapidly and letters to the effect that the onions
were becoming unsound were sent to the shipping agents and the
importers.
The only delivery from this consignment was on the 30th August
when the importers removed 415 bags. The remainder of the cargo
was not taken up. By the 6th September the onions had become an
offensive accumulation and nuisance notices under the Public Health
(London) Act, 1936, were served on the Wharf Proprietors, the
shipping agents and the importers.
The remainder of the cargo (said to be 13,471 bags) was destroyed
under the supervision of this Department on 12th to 16th September,
1955.

DISPOSAL OF UNSOUND FOOD
Condemned food suitable for animal feeding is disposed of for
this purpose under supervision.
Condemned food for destruction is collected by Council's van
and barged with household refuse.