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In addition, sixteen sacks of yams were seized and taken before magistrates
who issued an order for condemnation and disposal.
The method of disposal of food surrendered or condemned as unsound.
Animal products where possible were sent to firms specialising in the
manufacture of glue and similar commodities.
Vegetable waste which was suitable was diverted to approved sources
for utilisation as pig food.
On the 1st November, 1960, the Meat (Staining and Sterilisation) Regulations
1960 came into force. Undertakings from processors and carriers of unfit meat
and meat products to which the Regulations apply have been obtained that such
meat collected or received by them will be sterilised as is laid down in
Regulation 2. In appropriate cases information as to the adequacy of the
Process has been obtained from the Medical Officer of Health of the district
in which the plant is situated.