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Number of condemnation certificates issued was 1,450.
Most of the above food was condemned upon request by the respective owners.
Condemned food received from traders is taken to the Council's refuse disposal
depot at Ashburton Grove awaiting conveyance, under supervision, to the refuse
tip. Small quantities of food which may be subject of complaint by householders
are surrendered to the Inspector, who ensures that there is no possibility of use for
human consumption.
Foods such as cereals are disposed of for animal feeding, under supervision, and
if the food is conveyed to another borough, the Medical Officer of Health for that
borough is informed accordingly in order that he may arrange for the supervision
of its ultimate disposal. Where possible all other condemned food is dyed in order
to make it impossible for it to be re-sold or used for human consumption. Condemned
meat is used for animal feeding or industrial purposes.
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Sampling.
334 samples (103 formal, 231 informal) were submitted to the Public
Analyst for examination. Of these, 26 (or 7.78%) were adulterated as shown in
the following summary :—

* Incorrectly labelled.