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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Croydon 1972

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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57
Condemned Foodstuffs

Table: Summary of meat and other articles of food found to be unfit and condemned by inspectors during the year:—

Summary of meat and other articles of food found to be unfit and condemned by inspectors during the year:—

ArticlesWeight in lbs.
Carcase Meat13,287
Offal1,878
Sundry Foodstuffs4,858
Canned, Bottled and Packet Foods42,632
Total62,655

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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 161 such inspections were made.
MEAT INSPECTION
District inspectors examine home killed and imported carcase meat
and offal at the 11 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.