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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
Feltham 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Feltham]
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| Beasts | Calves | Lambs | Pigs | Horses | Goats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole carcase condemned | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carcases of which some part or organ condemned | — | — | — | 2 | 45 | |
| Percentage affected with disease other than tuberculosis | — | — | — | 5.26 | 20.27 | — |
| Beasts | Calves | Lambs | Pigs | Horses | Goats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole carcase condemned | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carcases of which some part or organ condemned | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
| Percentage affected with tuberculosis | — | — | — | 2.63 | — | — |
Meat Inspected at Butchers' Shops
A number of carcases, quarters, parts of carcases and
organs have been examined.
The following has been declared unfit for human
consumption :—
| Beasts | Calves | Sheep | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculosis | — | — | — | — |
| Other condition | — | — | — | — |
| Beasts | Calves | Sheep | Pigs | |
| Tuberculosis | — | — | — | — |
| Other condition | 1728½lb. | — | 301b. | 81b. |
In addition, the following amounts of other foodstuffs
were found to be unfit for human consumption :—
Fish 1 cwt. 98 lbs.
Fruit 16 lbs.
Oatmeal 25 lbs.
Tea ¼lb.
Rice 1½lb.
Eggs 144