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During the year under review 1,579 such visits were made. In
this period, a total of 72,925 carcases were inspected, and a total
of 17 tons. 14 cwts. 59 lbs. of meat was found to be unfit for
human consumption.
A table setting out the particulars of animals slaughtered
and inspected, together with details of condemnation, is included.
Cysticercus Bovis
During the year, 10 beasts were found to be infested with C.
Bovis, these are subdivided as follows:—
3 Cattle (ex Cows) lesions in the heart muscle.
4 Cattle (ex Cows) lesions in the cheek muscles.
3 Cows lesions in the cheek muscles.
No generalised cases were found and after condemnation of
the affected parts, the carcases were subjected to cold storage
treatment for the required period.
Export of horse-flesh
In addition to meat inspected for home consumption, horse
carcases are inspected for export to Belgium. This inspection has
to satisfy the requirements of the Belgian Government, and each
consignment of horse-flesh has to be accompanied by an official
certificate signed by the Inspector, who has examined and passed
the meat. These certificates as well as official labels are provided
by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and have
been approved by the Belgian Government.
In addition to the slaughterhouses, there are four wholesale
butchers and 72 butchers shops in the district. These are all
inspected frequently throughout the year.
(iv) Food Products in General
In addition to the premises used for Milk, Ice Cream and
Meat referred to above, the following food premises are registered
under the Romford Urban District Council Act, 1931, and are
subject to the Food Hygiene Regulations, 1960.
Bakers 10 Cafes 69
Confectioners 122 Fishmongers 31
Greengrocers 73 Grocers 148
Miscellaneous 6 Hawkers 70
Licensed Premises 56
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