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Heston and Isleworth 1924
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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3. Action under Section 111, Public Health Act, 1875.—None
during 1924.
4. Tubercular Meat.— There was none seized, but 242 lbs. were
surrendered during the year.
5. The following tabular statement on slaughter-houses is required:—
| In 1914. | In January, 1924. | In December, 1924. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Licenced | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 9 | 8 | 8 |
The slaughter-houses as a whole are unsatisfactory.
Sale of Food and Drugs Act.
1 am indebted to Dr. J. Tate, 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 1924.
| Article | Taken. | Adulterated |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 171 | 11 |
| Milk, separated | 4 | — |
| Cream | 9 | 2 |
| Cream, preserved | 1 | — |
| Beer | 2 | — |
| Butter | 7 | — |
| Cream of Tartar | 2 | — |
| Bicarbonate of Potash | 1 | — |
| Boracic Acid ... | 1 | — |
| Cocoa | 1 | — |
| Coffee | 4 | — |
| Honey | 3 | — |
| Vinegar | 3 | — |
| 209 | 13 |
| cwts. | qrs. | lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish | 3 | 1 | 21 |
| Fruit | — | — | 3 |
| Meat | 2 | 3 | 24 |
| 6 | 1 | 20 |