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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
Penge 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Penge]
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Carcases Inspected and Condemned.
| Cattle excluding Cows . | Cows. | Calves. | Sheep and Lambs. | Pigs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed (if known) | 48 | 31 | 359 | 780 | 181 |
| Number inspected | 48 | 31 | 359 | 748 | 181 |
| All diseases except Tuberculosis: | |||||
| Whole carcases condemned | - | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 7 | 5 | 2 | 6 | - |
| Percentage of the number | |||||
| inspected affected with. | |||||
| diseases other than | |||||
| tuberculosis | 14.5 | 16.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.1 |
| Tuberculosis only. | |||||
| Whole carcases condemned | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 5 | 7 | 2 | - | 5 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis | 10.4 | 29.0 | 0.5 | - | 2.7 |
The total weight of meat surrendered and condemned at the slaughterhouses was as follows:-
| cwts. | qrts. | lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculous meat | 14 | 3 | 7 | |
| Diseased non-tuberculous meat | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| Total | 17. | 2. | 10. | |
Other Foods.
There are fourteen bakehouses in the district, one being
underground. The Council considered a report on this basement
bakehouse and they were not satisfied that it was suitable for use as
regards light and ventilation. A Notice was served upon the occupier
requiring him to terminate the use. of the premises as a bakehouse. He
appealed against the notice before the local Court of Summary
Jurisdiction and it was agreed to adjourn the hearing of the appeal sine
die on account of the war. Defects found at two bakehouses were
remedied after informal action.
In addition to visits to the slaughter houses, 402 visits were made
to premises and stalls where foods are prepared, stored or exposed for
sale, and, with a few exceptions, these were found to be kept in a
satisfactory condition,,
The following list shows the amount of food which was surrendered
and then condemned from shops and stalls, and afterwards destroyed:-
Bacon 41bs.
Beef (tinned)12 lbs.
Cherries 1tin
Cod fillets 28 lbs.
Eggs.52
Huss.56 lbs.
Peas.1 tin
Periwinkles 112 lbs.
Pigs' Kidneys 28 lbs.
Pork. 2 lbs.
Tomatoes 168 lb
Turkey 8 lbs.
Total weight. 3cwts. 3qtrs 6 lbs.