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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 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Feltham]
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Inspection and Supervision of Food
Carcases and Offal inspected at slaughter-houses and condemned in whole or in part
| Cattle Excluding Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | Horses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. killed (if known) | — | — | — | — | 10 | 5 |
| No. inspected | — | — | — | — | 10 | 5 |
| All diseases except Tuberculosis and Cysticerci | ||||||
| Whole carcases condemned | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| Percentage of the number inspected infected with disease other than tuberculosis and cysticerci | — | — | — | — | 10 | 40 |
| Tuberculosis only | ||||||
| Whole carcases condemned | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Percentage of the number inspected infected with tuberculosis | — | — | — | — | 20 | — |
| Cysticercosis | ||||||
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carcases submitted to treatment by refrigeration | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Generalised and totally condemned | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Meat and other Foods Inspected
Carcase meat and offal was inspected at butchers' shops and catering establishments and the following was considered unfit for human consumption:—
| Beasts | Calves | Sheep | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculosis | — | — | — | — |
| Other condition | 982 lbs. | — | — | — |