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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
Sutton and Cheam 1941
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton and Cheam]
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At the end of 1941, 54 premises had been registered
in accordance with Section 14 of the Food and Drugs
Act, 1938. The majority of the registered premises
are concerned with the manufacture of sausages only.
Fifteen cases of insanitary conditions in food shops
were dealt with.
There is one licensed slaughter-house in the district.
The only animals slaughtered during the year have
been 21 pigs from pig clubs slaughtered under licences
issued by the Ministry of Food.
These were inspected at the time of slaughter, and one whole carcase (4.7% of the whole) condemned on account of non-tubercular disease.
| Cattle, excluding Cows. | Calves. | Sheep and Lambs. | Pigs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | — | — | — | 21 |
| Number inspected | - | - | — | 21 |
| Whole carcasses condemned | — | — | — | 1 |
| Carcasses of which some part or organ was condemned | - | - | - | — |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than tuberculosis | - | — | - | 4.7% |
| Whole carcasses condemned | — | - | — | - |
| Carcasses of which some part or organ was condemned | - | - | - | - |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with Tuberculosis | — | - | — | - |