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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
East Barnet 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Barnet]
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Carcases Inspected and Condemned.
| Cattle excluding Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | 30 | 8 | 33 | 458 | 13,985 |
| Number inspected | 30 | 8 | 33 | 458 | 13,056 |
All diseases except Tuberculosis:
| Whole carcases condemned | — | 1 | — | — | 14 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | – | 2 | – | 2 | 121 |
| Percentage of number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis | – | 37.5 | – | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Tuberculosis only: | |||||
| Whole carcases condemned | – | 1 | — | — | 35 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 2 | 1 | – | – | 212 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis | 6.6 | 25 | – | – | 1.1 |
Total weight of meat condemned 3 tons 7 cwts. 16 lbs.
No official seizures were necessary. The whole of the meat
and other foods condemned were voluntarily surrendered, and
certificates to this effect were given on request.
Inspection of Other Foods.
All the restaurants, snack bars, fried fish shops and other
places where food is prepared have been visited and their kitchens
and cooking utensils inspected for cleanliness. Some difficulty
has been experienced with regard to the disposal of refuse from