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and pigs remains at the same high standard as before,
as evidenced by the small amount of offal condemned.
No carcases were condemned.
The condemned offal was:—
1 Sheep.s Liver Cyst.
1 Pig.s Head Tubercular.
Slaughterers of Poultry.
There are 8 slaughterhouses for poultry in use,
all of them situated in the West ward of the Borough:
104 visits were paid to them during the year. There
are also premises on which poultry is kept prior to
slaughter, and to which the by.laws would apply.
Premises on which slaughtering of poultry is
carried on: —
147, 151, 159 and 267, Brick Lane, 107, Bethnal
Green Road, 80, Virginia Road, 71, Church Street and
36, Hare Street.
UNSOUND FOOD.
In addition to the special inspections of slaughter—
houses and other premises where food is prepared or
sold, the Food Inspectors keep stalls and market places
under regular supervision, particularly during the week—
end. Te District Sanitary Inspectors also keep general
observation in the course of their duties.
One seizure took place, consisting of 5 lb. of
sausages, the trader in question being summoned and
fined £10 with £5 5s. Od. costs on one summons, and
£15 with £5 5s. Od. on another summons.
On 30 occasions during the year, unsound food,
comprising the following articles was surrendered by
the owners and destroyed as trade refuse: —
Description of Article. Weight.
Tons. Cwts. lb.
Fish 1 7 47
Meat — 1 85
Fruit 1 15 1
Vegetables 1 14 48