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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Greenwich 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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The following consignments have been so treated:—
38,863 Carcases of Frozen Mutton
7,441 Cases of Frozen Offals Ozonised for
163 Packages of Frozen Pork Orange and
9,940 Quarters of Frozen Beef Oil Taint
116 Pieces of Frozen Beef
218 Bags of Frozen Mutton Cuts
Imported Food Surrendered.—During the year 1938 the following unsound or diseased imported foods were surrendered. The meat was passed for non-edible purposes only, and the unsound fruit was destroyed.
| Tons. | Cwts. | Qrs. | lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Carcases Frozen Mutton and Lamb (Caseous Lymphadenitis) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| 48 Sides Frozen Mutton and Lamb (Caseous Lymphadenitis) | 12 | 2 | 20 | |
| 68 Pieces Frozen Mutton and Lamb (Caseous Lymphadenitis) | 10 | 0 | 23 | |
| 33 Carcases Frozen Mutton and Lamb (Decomposition, Mould, Vermin, Brine Damaged) | 13 | 1 | 7 | |
| 733 Pieces Frozen Mutton and Lamb (Decomposition, Mould, Vermin, Brine Damaged) | 16 | 1 | 23 | |
| 18 Fores and Hindquarters Frozen Beef (Decomposition, Mould, Vermin, Brine Damaged) | 1 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 49 Pieces (Miscellaneous) Frozen Beef (Decomposition, Mould, Vermin, Brine Damaged) | 5 | 0 | 7 | |
| 108 Pieces Frozen Pork (Decomposition, Mould, Vermin, Brine Damaged) | 3 | 22 | ||
| 277 Tins of Frozen Lamb, Pork and Pigs Livers (Decomposition, Mould, Vermin, Brine Damaged) | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 205 Pieces Frozen Veal (Decomposition, Mould, Vermin, Brine Damaged) | 13 | 1 | 13 | |
| 83 Frozen Offals (Various) (Decomposition, Mould, Vermin, Brine Damaged) | 1 | 9 |