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both to a great deal of bother from bottles which become broken through being
knocked over while on the pavement, and it also allows the bottle to become
much more easily contaminated than it would be otherwise. When it is realised
that the usual methods of sterlising bottles are gauged so as to sterilise bottles
which are only contaminated in a minor degree, it will be realised that if a bottle
is heavily contaminated the attempt at sterilisation may be ineffective.
Meat and Other Foods.
It is constantly borne in mind that unsound food may be exhibited for
sale, consequently regular visits are made to inspect the carcases of recently
slaughtered animals and watch is kept on premises where meat, fish and other
foods are sold or prepared for sale. Most of the meat supplied to the district
comes from the London Smithfield Market.
During the year a total number of 1,213 visits were paid to places where
food is prepared.
During 1937 there was one registered slaughterhouse in the district.
There is no public abattoir.
During the year 44 animals were slaughtered in the slaughterhouse and
all the meat was inspected as shown in the following table.

In connection with the inspection of meat and other foods the following
were found to be diseased or unsound and were voluntarily surrendered for
destruction :—
Pork 355½ lbs.
Lunch Tongue 35 lbs. 12 ozs.
Tinned Ham 14 lbs.
Rabbits 86 lbs.
Roe 17 lbs.
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