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Heston and Isleworth 1921
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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in the district. Each of these received on an average 1.53 visits
per month ; there is therefore room for improvement.
2. Public Abattoir.—There is no public abattoir in the district,
nor are there any arrangements for meat being inspected at the
time of slaughter. Killing may take place any time.
3. Action under Section 117, Public Health Act, 1875.—None
during 1921.
4. Tubercular Meat.—There were none seized, but 276 lbs.
were surrendered during the year.
5. The following tabular statement on slaughter-houses is required :—
| In 1914. | In January, 1921. | In December, 1921. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Licensed | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 9 |
The slaughter-houses as a whole are unsatisfactory.
Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.
I am indebted to Dr. C. W. F. Young, County Medical Officer,
for the following report prepared by Mr. Robinson, the Chief Officer
of the Public Control Department, as to the samples purchased in
this area during 1921.
| Article. | No. taken. | Adulterated |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 350 | 23 |
| Separated milk | 20 | |
| Cream | — | |
| Preserved cream | — | |
| Butter | _ | |
| Cake | 3 | 2 |
| Camphorated oil | — | |
| Calves-foot jelly | — | |
| Cocoa | — | |
| Dripping | — | |
| Tincture of Iodine | — | |
| Tablet jelly | — | |
| 392 | 26 |