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Leyton 1915

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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MEAT AND FOOD INSPECTION.
A large amount of time and attention has been given to the
inspection of meat and other food in shops, stalls and slaughterhouses,
also any uncleanly or insanitary conditions found on the
premises being dealt with. In connection with the inspection a
quantity of unsound food was destroyed. It consisted of :—
1 Bullock Carcase.
4 Pig Carcases.
3 Sheep Carcases.
Forequarters of Bullock.
Portion of Calf Carcase.
„ Belly of Pork.
„ Leg of Lamb.
5 Breasts of Mutton.
3 Scrags of Mutton.
14 lbs. of Beef.
17 Livers.
5 Beasts' Lungs.
1 Pig's Pluck.
Viscera of 1 Heifer.
„ 1 Bullock.
1 Pig-
2 boxes of Dabs.
8 stones of Haddock.
2 hampers of Haddock.
94 tins of Salmon.
1 basket of Mackerel.
1 case of Eels.
1 box of Soles.
5 stones of Codlings.
164 lbs. of Cod Fish.
14 cases of Oranges.
69 baskets of Strawberries.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES.
The Slaughterhouses are visited continually, and at any time
when it is known that slaughtering is being carried on. We find
that generally the bye-laws relating to them are well observed.
Keepers of Slaughterhouses.
Norwood, A. & Son, 650, High Road, Leytonstone.
Wilson, W. H., 249, High Road, Leytonstone.
Furze, E. R., 412, High Road, Leytonstone.
Nichols, A. A., 710, High Road, Leytonstone.
Woollard, T. F., 728, High Road, Leytonstone.
Harmer, C. & Sons, 168, High Road, Leytonstone.
Rumbal, J. H., 615, High Road, Leyton.
Seagrave, W., 442, High Road, Leyton.
Measures, J., 807, High Road, Leyton.