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E (3)b Other Foods
(1) Considerable time and attention has been devoted to
the inspection of food in shops and stores, as a result of which
17 cwts, 3 qrs, and 23 lbs were confiscated as being unfit for
human consumption.
(2) 2,097 bags of imported ground nuts totalling 131
tons were rejected by the Port of London Health Aurthority
at Surrey Commercial Docks by reason of damage by fire
and water. The nuts in question were subsequently conditionally
released to a warehouse in the Borough, subject to their
being sorted under supervision. Resulting therefrom, 26 tons
were passed for human consumption, whilst 105 tons were
consigned for animal feeding and oil extraction. This procedure
entailed numerous visits, and continued over a period
of three months.
E (3)c Disposal of Unsound Meat
In accordance with the recommendations of the Ministry
of Foods Circular 10/54 dated 20th June, 1954, meat rejected
as unfit is safely disposed of by utilisation for trade purposes
and animal feeding after being stained with naphthaline
green. No departure from the approved practice has been
observed.
The residue of unsound food is disposed of with town's
refuse.
E (3)d Slaughter of Animals (Amendment) Act, 1954
Humane slaughtering of all animals in accordance with
the above Statute prevails throughout the Borough.
The number of slaughtermens' licences existing is 11.
E(3)e Swine Fever Order 1938. Articles 2 and 14.
During the year, certain piggeries and yard were declared
by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries to be an infected
place in accordance with the above Statute.
The requisite precautionary measures were taken.