London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Havering 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]
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Condemned Foods 1971 (cont'd.)
Commodity Weight (in lbs.)
Miscellaneous Food Stuffs 1244
Butter 703
33265
Frozen packets 23770 items
During the year, the above amounts of food were surrendered
and condemned as unfit for human consumption.
All food condemned as unfit for human consumption is
collected by the Council, taken to the refuse tip or destructor and
destroyed.
Carcases Inspected and Condemned
The following table shows the post mortem inspection of animals during the year 1971 at the three slaughterhouses in the Borough:-
| Cattle | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | Horses | Goats | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Killed | |||||||
| Number Inspected | |||||||
| Whole Carcase condemned | — | ||||||
| Carcases of which some parts or organs were condemned | |||||||
| Percentage of number affected | - | ||||||
| - | _ | _ | _ | - | - | - | |
| Carcases of which some parts or organs were condemned | - | _ | _ | _ | _ | ||
| Percentage of number affected Cysticercosis Only | - | — | — | - | - | ||
| Carcases of which some part or organs were condemned | _ | _ | _ | _ | - | ||
| Carcases submitted to treatment by refrigeration | _ | _ | _ | _ | _ | _ | _ |
| Generalised and totally condemned | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Meat condemned: 49 tons : 12 cwt : 97 lbs.