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Merton 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton]
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1961 a Compulsory Purchase Order was made, and in 1962 the
Mitcham Borough Council made an offer to the occupier of a new
site within the Borough. It is hoped that steps will be taken during
1966 to finalise arrangements whereby the use of the existing premises
will cease. In the meantime slaughtering continues throughout the
week (except on Saturday) and from 6 a.m. to noon on Sundays. A
100% meat inspection service has been maintained throughout 1965.
During the year, thirteen slaughtermen's licences were issued
under the provisions of the Slaughter of Animals Act, 1958, two being
licences to slaughter only under supervision.
| Carcasses inspected and condemned | Cattle | Calves | Sheep & lambs | Pigs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number killed | 248 | 116 | 405 | 19,273 |
| 2 | Nil | 1 | 32 | |
| Carcasses of which some part or organ was condemned | 37 | Nil | 9 | 2,994 |
| Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | |
| Carcasses of which some part or organ was condemned | Nil | Nil | Nil | 396 |
| 6 | Nil | Nil | Nil | |
| Carcasses submitted to refrigeration | 6 | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Generalised and totally condemned | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
The total weight of meat condemned as unfit for human consumption
was 7 tons 16 cwts. 80 lbs.
Four hundred and fifty-five visits were made to the slaughterhouse
for the purpose of meat inspection during the year.
Food Premises.
The inspection of food premises has formed an important part
of the work of the Public Health Inspectors during the past year.
4,375 visits were made to premises in which foodstuffs, intended for
human consumption, were prepared, stored or sold. All food premises
must comply with the Food Hygiene (General) Regulations, 1960, and
a considerable amount of work has been done under the Regulations
during the year. In general, it has been found that food traders within
the Borough are co-operative and I have reason to believe that the
assistance and advice given by the Department is appreciated.
The provisional register of food premises includes the following:
Greengrocers 157
Confectioners 273
Ice-Cream premises 496
Bakers 48
Grocers and Provision Dealers 295
Butchers 104
Carried forward 1373
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