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A systematic examination of all imported frozen carcases of
mutton and lamb for caseous lymphadenitis took place and 63
carcases were found to be affected.
Nearly 4,000 bags of whalemeat were deposited in the various
Cold Air Stores during the early part of the year. They were not
accompanied by a vetinary certificate as required by the Food and
Drugs (Whalemeat) Regulations, 1949, and in consequence were
released for anumal feeding purposes only.
91 certificates for the export of meat extracts mostly to Australia,
South America, Egypt and the Philipine Islands were issued during
the year.
2,576 visits to the 47 retail butcher shops and stalls were
paid.
Bakehouses.
There were 24 bakehouses in use at the end of the year, and
of these 17 were basement premises. Machinery is used in all of
them. 57 inspections were made during the year.
Registered Food Premises.
The number of premises registered for the preparation or
manufacture of sausages, potted, pressed, pickled or preserved
food at the end of 1949 was 87.
Of these 12 were in respect of Fried Fish Shops.
The number of premises registered for carrying on the business
of a wholesale dealer in Margarine was 14.
Apart from premises whose formal registration is required
there are a very large number of places where food is handled and
many persons are employed in one way or another in the handling of
food. It is estimated that there are in the Borough 159 Restaurants
and Cafes, and 180 Canteens (exclusive of Public-Houses).
All food premises remained under supervision as far as was
possible and 1,068 visits of inspection were made.
Much food is handled in the Street markets and licences were
issued for 266 stalls during the year. In each case any storage