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SLAUGHTER OF POULTRY ACT, 1967
There is one registered premises in the Borough at which the
slaughter of poultry is carried out. The premises consist of a
turkey farm on which 4-5,000 turkeys are raised annually. These
birds are all slaughtered at the Christmas period, the main bulk
between 12th to 20th December. Slaughter is carried out at two
specially equipped units within the curtilage of the premises,
both units are equipped with 85 volt stunning devices. The birds
are dry plucked after slaughter and placed in chilled storage. No
evisceration is carried out on the premises.
In 1969 5,000 birds were slaughtered, the premises were
visited on 15 occasions.
No birds were rejected as unfit for human consumption.
The standard of hygiene maintained during the rearing and subsequent
slaughter of the birds is very satisfactory. The flock was
carefully "culled" during the rearing period to ensure that only
healthy birds in good condition were slaughtered.
FOOD HYGIENE (GENERAL) REGULATIONS, 1960
There are some 2,106 food premises in the area, made up as
follows:—
Bakers and Bakehouses 103
Butchers 171
Confectioners 231
Milk Dealers 280
Clubs and Hotels 137
Chemists 73
Fishmongers (wet, dried and
fried) 59
Greengrocers 140
Grocers 286
Hospitals, Nursing Homes and
Old People's Homes 74
Canteens 102
Public Houses 161
School Canteens and Serveries 116
Cafes and Restaurants 173