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Acton 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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An informal sample of Gelatine submitted for examination was
found to contain deleterious matter, and this was noted to the
Middlesex County Council. A formal sample was taken and, as a
result, the distribution of this commodity was discontinued.
8 samples of water were taken from various premises and, on
examination, all proved satisfactory.
Slaughterhouses.
The slaughterhouses at Atlas Road and Hanbury Road have
been in commission throughout the year, and the carcase of every
animal slaughtered has been examined as to its fitness for human
food. The number of animals slaughtered is 76,702 pigs and 2,839
horses.
Tables showing the details of meat and offal surrendered
following examination by the Sanitary Inspectors will be found on
the two succeeding pages.
TOTAL NUMBER OF ALL CARCASES INSPECTED DURING 1943, WITH DETAILS OF SURRENDERS ON ACCOUNT OF DISEASE.
| Pigs. | Horses. | |
|---|---|---|
| I. Number killed | 76,702 | 2,839 |
| J. Number inspected | 76,702 | 2,839 |
| 3. All diseases EXCEPT TUBERCULOSIS :- | ||
| Whole carcases condemned | 20 | 27 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 588 | 629 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than Tuberculosis | 79% | 23.1% |
| TUBERCULOSIS ONLY | ||
| Whole carcases condemned | 45 | — |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 3,196 | _ |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with Tuberculosis | 4.22% | _ |