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
Kingston upon Thames 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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| Reason for Condemnation | Weight lbs | |
|---|---|---|
| Breasts and Trimmings | E/Fwd. Bacterial and general decomposition | 4,385 704 |
| Carcase | General decomposition, mould, "fly blown"', calloused: including 21 carcases of New Zealand lambs found to be heavily contaminated with "black spot" mould which were inspected shortly after the dock strike. | 735 |
| PORCINE. | ||
| Kidneys | Decomposition and putrefaction | 96 |
| Offal | Decomposition | 274 |
| Leg | Bruised and abscessed | 48 |
| Whole carcase | Multiple abscesses, septicaemia | 87 |
| MISCELLANEOUS | ||
| Rabbits (Australian) | General decomposition | 82 |
| Cockerels (English) | Emaciation | 39 |
| Chickens (English) | General decomposition | 190 |
| Corned Beef (Argentine) | Tins damaged and blown | 21 |
| Corned Beef (Paraguay) | - do - | 8 |
| Total meat condemned-Approx | 3 tons. | |