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Unsound Food. On 54 occasions during the year unsound
food was surrendered, compared with 59 in 1922. Included
in the food surrendered were 14 cwt. of Beef; 6 cwt. of
Mutton; ¾ cwt. of Pork; 133 stone Fish; 40 tins of Fish;
75 tins of condensed milk; 6 stone of Dates; 7 cwt. of
Potatoes; 108 lbs. of Plums; 100 lbs. of Onions; 35 lbs.
of jellied sweets. The number of carcases condemned on
account of tuberculosis was three—one pig and two bullocks.
No intimation was received during the year that farmers
in the district had purchased unsound food for the food of
cattle. One seizure was made consisting of 2½ lbs. of tomatoes.
The Public Health Committee, having regard to all the circumstances,
resolved that a caution be sent to the vendor
intimating that in the event of a repetition of the offence
proceedings would be instituted.
Food Poisoning. There were no cases of food poisoning
brought to the notice of the Department during the year.
Number and Condition of Slaughterhouses, Registered or
Licensed. In tabular form below is shewn the number of
slaughterhouses licensed in 1914 and in January and December,
1923. These premises have been regularly inspected.
There is no public abattoir in the Borough.