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Chigwell 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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SECTION E
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD,
(a) Milk Supply:
The Chigwell Urban District is a specified area within the
provisions of Section 2+1 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955, which
prohibits the sale of milk, other than designated milks, in the
District.
28 samples of milk were sent to the Public Analyst and all
were found to be genuine.
15 dairies and milk shops are registered. 8 licences have
been issued to firms with premises outside the District to sell
milk in the District.
(b) Meat and other foods:
SLAUGHTERING AND BUTCHEIRS SHOPS:
There are 3 slaughterhouses in the District licensed under
Section 62 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955. There is also, in
addition, 1 Knacker's Yard also licensed.
CARCASES INSPECTED AND MEAT CONDEMNED
| Cattle excluding Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep & Lambs | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | 225 | 24 | 9 | 388 | 52 |
| Number inspected | 225 | 24 | 9 | 388 | 52 |
| ALL DISEASES EXCEPT TUBERCULOSIS | |||||
| Whole carcases condemned | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 1 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis | 5.3 | 12.5 | - | - | - |
/TUBERCULOSIS
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