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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
City of London 1918
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]
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"As this appears to be contrary to import regulations we have cabled
to-day stopping further shipments."
The sides were admitted after thorough examination, on the understanding that
in future shipments the regulations were to be adhered to.
OFFAL.
The offal seized as unfit for human consumption was 17 tons 15 cwts. 0 qrs. 7 lbs., more than double the quantity in the previous year, and comprised :—
| Tons. | Cwts. | Qrs. | Lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livers, Ox—2 bags, 329 loose | 2 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| „ Sheep—1 crate, 5 bags | 0 | 4 | 3 | 11 |
| ,, Pig—13 lbs. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Sweetbreads— 2 bags | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kidneys—17 bags, 3 part bags | 1 | 6 | 1 | 25 |
| Hearts—47 bags, 6 boxes, 47 loose | 2 | 8 | 0 | 19 |
| Tongues—6 cases, 32 bags, 13 loose | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| Cheeks—17 bags, 12 loose | 0 | 19 | 3 | 21 |
| Tripe—44 bags, 4 cases | 1 | 12 | 2 | 21 |
| Tails—15 bags | 0 | 17 | 0 | 4 |
| Skirts—18 bags | 1 | 9 | 1 | 26 |
| Sundries | 4 | 0 | 2 | 22 |
| Total weight | 17 | 15 | 0 | 7 |
MEATS—CANNED.
The tinned meats seized and disposed of comprised:—
949 cases and 103 tins, weighing 30 tons 14 cwts. 2 qrs. 21 lbs.
MEAT—SMOKED AND SALTED.
| Tons. | Cwts. | Qrs. | Lbs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon—6 pieces | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Hams—85 loose | 0 | 10 | 1 | 13 |
| Total weight | 0 | 10 | 2 | 16 |
SUNDRY MEAT.
Meat coming under this heading, seized, consisted of 1 ton 4 cwts. 0 qrs. 23 lbs.
of sausage meat, contained in 24 bags.
RABBITS (Frozen).
Only 139 crates, 8 bags and 14 lose rabbits, weighing 4 tons 5 cwts. 2 qrs. 24 lbs.
were seized during the year.