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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 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Feltham]
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INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD
Carcases examined at Slaughter-houses
| Beasts | Calves | Lambs | Pigs | Horses | Goats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. killed | 2 | 3 | — | 33 | 118 | — |
| No. Inspected | 2 | 3 | — | 33 | 118 | — |
Diseases excluding Tuberculosis
| Beasts | Calves | Lambs | Pigs | Horses | Goats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole carcase condemned Carcases of which some part or organ condemned Percentage affected with disease other than tuberculosis | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1 | — | — | 1 | 26 | — | |
| 50 | — | — | 3.3 | 22.03 | — |
Tuberculosis only
| Beasts | Calves | Lambs | Pigs | Horses | Goats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole carcase condemned Carcases of which some part or organ condemned Percentage affected with tuberculosis | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
| _ | _ | _ | 3.3 | _ | _ |
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:—
Whole Carcases—
| Beasts | Calves | Sheep | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculosis | — | — | — | — |
| Other condition | — | — | — | — |
| Part Carcases and Organs— | ||||
| Beasts | Calves | Sheep | Pigs | |
| Tuberculosis | 13½ lbs. | — | — | — |
| Other conditions | 922½ lbs. | — | 304¼ lbs. | 246 lbs |
In addition, the following amounts of other foodstuffs were found to be unfit for human consumption:—
| Fish | 1 cwt. | 78 lbs. |
| Fruit | 30 lbs. | |
| Tea | 5 lbs. | |
| Cereals | 2½ lbs. |