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purpose of detecting the landing or storage of unsound food intended for
sale for human consumption, with the results indicated:—
Victoria Wharf (Crosse & Blackwell), West Ferry Road.
Chiefly used for landing and storing vinegar and pickles.
No food stuffs landed at time of visits.
Hutching'B Wharf, West Ferry Road.
No food stuff landed.
Timothy's Wharf, West Ferry Road.
No food stuff landed.
St. Andrew's Wharf and Cattle Food Factory, West Ferry Road.
The under-mentioned food stuffs were brought to the above premises
in the district and converted into cattle food:-
9 packages shelled walnuts.
23 cases dates.
20½cwt. date sweepings.
Maconochie's Wharf and Food Manufacturing and Preserving Factory,
West Ferry Road.
The above premises were constantly visited during the year.
Particular attention was paid to the various food stuffs in course of
preparation, as well as to the cleanliness of the vessels and utensils in
use and of the sanitary conditions generally of the different kitchens and
preparing rooms.
All unsound or tainted food stuffs, blown or suspicious tinned food,
etc., were destroyed in the furnaces by the firm on the premises, mostly
in my presence.
Summary of food stuffs destroyed during the year at this factory, all
of which was contained in tins varying from ½lb. to 141bs. in weight:—
Fish (mixed), principally lobster, salmon,
cod, and herring 365 tins
Meat, including meat paste 502 ,,
Vegetable (various) 34 ,,
Fruit (various) 49 „
Mixed fish, meat, and fruit 29 „
Total 979 tins