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Condemned Foodstuffs
Summary of meat and other articles of food found to be unfit and condemned
by inspectors during the year-
Articles Weight in lbs.
Carcase Meat 20,485
Offal 1,899
Sundry Foodstuffs 7,764
Canned, Bottled and Packet Foods 53,213
Total 83,361
Disposal of Condemned Foodstuffs
Meat, and other condemned foodstuffs are destroyed by incineration.
SCHOOLS
The kitchens and serveries, washing facilities and sanitary accommodation
are inspected and any defects or amendments requiring attention are
referred to the Chief Education Officer.
During the year 97 such inspections were made.
MEAT INSPECTION
District inspectors examine home killed and imported carcase meat
and offal at the 12 wholesale meat depots in the Borough. Meat exposed
for sale is inspected in butchers' shops.
The Diseases of Animals (Waste Foods) Order, 1957
The Order provides that, in general, all waste foods must be boiled
before feeding to animals to minimise the spread of animal diseases.
Licences to operate boiling plants and equipment are issued after inspection
of the premises and plants.