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Enfield 1921

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]

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The number of carcases examined during the visits to slaughterhouses is as follows:—

Cows30
Oxen139
Calves19
Sheep701
Pigs278
1,167

During the examination of these carcases while dressing proceeding,
three carcases or parts of, and three organs were found to be
diseased.
These were all surrendered by the owners, and either destroyed
or disposed of in such a manner that they could not be used for food .
The carcases generally were in good condition, and there was
no case which necessitated the obtaining of a Magistrate's Order.
There was also submitted for inspection various articles of food,
including fish, rabbits, parcels of meat, etc., and as in each case
they were found to be unfit for the food of man, a certificate to that
effect was given so that the owner could secure replacement or return
of the money paid from the wholesale dealer.
The applicants for these certificates total 22.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
A. J. MUNRO, M.R.San.I.,
Inspector of Nuisances.