London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Brent 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brent]
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Table 27 SLAUGHTERHOUSE Carcases Inspected and Condemned
| Cattle excluding Cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep and Lambs | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | 60 | - | - | 361 | - |
| Number inspected | 60 | — | - | 361 | - |
| All diseases except tuberculosis and cysticerci:— | |||||
| a. Whole carcases condemned | - | - | - | - | - |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 16 | - | - | 22 | - |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis and cysticerci | 26.7 | - | - | 6.1 | - |
| Tuberculosis only: | |||||
| b. Whole carcases condemned | - | — | - | — | - |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | |||||
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cysticercosis:— | |||||
| c. Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | - | - | - | - | - |
| Carcases submitted to treatment by refrigeration | - | — | - | — | - |
| Generalised and totally condemned | - | - | - | - | - |
Table 28
COMPLAINTS CONCERNING UNSOUND FOOD
| Cause of Complaint | Total Received | No Action | Warning Letter Sent | Referred to other authority | Found fit for human consumption | Referred for Prosecution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mould | 21 | 7 | 13 | - | - | 1 |
| Foreign Matter | 43 | 17 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Bad Taste | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | — | - |
| Abscess | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | - |
| Unsound Tin/ contents | 4 | 3 | - | - | 1 | - |
| Contaminated / Unsound Food | 31 | 19 | 12 | — | — | - |
| TOTALS | 112 | 57 | 48 | 1 | 2 | 4 |