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
Sutton and Cheam 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton and Cheam]
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Ministry of Food.
The following table indicates the number of animals killed, carcases inspected and condemned.
| Cattle excluding cows | Cows | Calves | Sheep and lambs | Pigs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| Number inspected | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| All diseases except Tuberculosis | |||||
| Whole carcases condemned | — | — | — | — | Nil |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | — | — | — | — | Nil |
| percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than Tuberculosis | — | — | — | — | Nil |
| Tuberculosis only | |||||
| Whole carcases condemned | — | — | — | — | Nil |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | — | — | — | — | Nil |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with Tuberculosis | — | — | — | — | Nil |
Imported Corned Beef
Early in tho year a particular pack of corned beef was
distributed to various shops in this district. On examination the
corned beef appeared to be affected with metallic contamination.
Swift action was taken for the submission of samples to the Public
Analyst for chemical examination and rtocks were temporarily withdrawn
from sale .
The public Analyst confirmed metallic contamination of the
corned beef, with the result that the Ministry of Pood caused the
total withdrawal from sale of thi3 particular pack.
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