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was being sold and removed from a wharf which was situated in another
Borough, for subsequent re-labelling and sale, under conditions which
were prohibited by the Regulations. The quantity seized in this Borough
was destroyed, being unsound, and suitable action was taken by the
other Borough concerned to prevent a recurrence.
Pears.
A quantity of pears in boxes was removed for destruction from
the Borough Market, being affected by low-temperature breakdown.
Hog Fat.
An experimental shipment of Hog Fat from Australia was not marked
with the authorised Certificate, and was eventually released under
guarantee for technical purposes.
Hams.
Early in the year Tinned Hams from Germany were allowed into
the Borough under the old Certificate on the instructions of the Ministry
of Health, but as no Certificate for these goods has been approved the
trade has now ceased.
Apples.
8,208 cases of Apples affected with brown heart were landed in
August, and 1,083 cases were found to be unsound.
Meat.
Three cargoes of Meat were found on arrival to have been in contact
with offensive fumes. The consignments were detained for ozonization
and were then released.
The routine examination of all imported carcases (5 per cent.) and
joints of Mutton (100 per cent.), irrespective of the country of origin, is
still being carried out to detect the presence of Caseous Lymphadenitis,
and the improvement noted in past years has been maintained.
Lettuce.
During the year 1,616 crates of Lettuce from Spain and the South of
France were found to be unfit and were destroyed.
Apricots.
In June and July, 77 tons of Apricots from Spain were destroyed
by the Council as unfit for food. One consignment alone consisted of
63 tons. This parcel of unsound food was the largest that has been dealt
with at one time, and its removal necessitated a special train of 12 trucks
for conveyance to the Council's Depot.