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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
Merton and Morden 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]
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| Description. | Cause. |
|---|---|
| Eggs, 131 | Unsound |
| Pickles, 8 jars | Broken |
| Tinned Meat, 218 tins | Pierced or blown |
| Vegetables, 356 tins | ,, ,, ,, |
| „ Fruit, 3 tins | ,, ,, ,, |
| „ Milk, 1,181 tins | ,, ,, ,, |
| „ Soup, 47 tins | ,, ,, ,, |
| , Fish, 558 tins | ,, ,, ,, |
Meat Inspection. Practically the whole of the home killed
meat is prepared in central abattoirs, but pig clubs established
for the war period are allowed to slaughter on their premises
if found suitable.
Several of the pig clubs in the surrounding districts take advantage of this arrangement and use the registered slaughter-house attached to the Trafalgar Pig Club at 129 High Street, Merton.
| Carcases Inspected. | Cattle | Cows | Calves | Sheep | Pigs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | — | — | — | — | 189 |
| Number inspected | — | — | — | — | 189 |
| Number found fit for human consumption | _ | _ | — | — | 187 |
Milk Supply. There are no producers of milk registered
within the Urban District.
Practically all the milk supplied to the district is derived
from the South Eastern Counties and arx-ives either by rail
or road. 67 inspections were made to dairies and milk shops
during 1945. Twenty-three samples of milk were submitted
for bacteriological examination during the year and all were
reported as satisfactory.
Twenty-six licences were granted to dealers under the
Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1936, and were in force
at 31st December, 1945.
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