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Inspection of Unfit Food
Usually at the request of shop keepers, large quantities of food were
examined for fitness for human consumption. As a result the following food
was surrendered and certificates were issued.
Tons
cwts
lbs
Carcase meat
Cooked meat and meat products
Canned meats
Other canned foods
Fresh fish
Fresh fruit and vegetables
Other foods
1
1
3
2
8
16
5
15
–
1
12
7
62
31
77
60
58
50
110
Method of Disposal of Unsound Food
Where necessary unfit food was stained to prevent its use for human
consumption. Suitable commodities were released to firms, specialising in the
manufacture of glue or similar products, from whom satisfactory guarantees as
to disposal had been obtained. Food suitable for feeding pigs was diverted to
approved establishments and the remainder was disposed of by arrangement
with the Greater London Council Public Health Engineering Department.
Food Premises
The following table showns the number of food premises by type of
business in the borough.