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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 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]
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The following carcases, &c., were examined by officers of the Port of London
Sanitary Authority up to 31st December, 1928:—
Quantity examined. Number found to be Diseased.
14,505 Carcases 608 Carcases.
10 Haunches 2 Haunches.
11 Saddles 1 Saddle.
120 Shoulders 2 Shoulders.
1 Hind Quarter 1 Hind Quarter.
1 Fore Quarter 1 Fore Quarter.
3 Legs 3 Legs.
A close inspection of mutton will continue until it is found that a reliable
examination is being carried out in the country of origin.
Official Certificates, recognised by the Ministry of Health, under the Public Health
(Imported Food) Eegulations. 1925:—
(1) In respect of Pork and other edible portions of the pig, Items (a) and (c) of
Second Schedule
Argentine Republic. Netherlands.
Australia. New Zealand.
Belgium. Sweden.
Brazil. United States of America.
Canada. Uruguayan Bepublic.
Denmark. Union of South Africa.
Latvian Bepublic.
(2) Item (b), Second Schedule, Lard, Dripping, Edible Tallow and similar
rendered Fats:—
Australia. New Zealand.
Argentine Bepublic. Netherlands.
Canada. Sweden.
Denmark. Switzerland.
Hong Kong. United States of America.
Italy. Uruguayan Bepublic.
Sugar.
The large amount of sugar dealt with in this Report is due to the fact that the
cargoes of three vessels, comprising about 61,000 bags of sugar, had been damaged
by fire and water. The major part of this sugar was released for refining, under
suitable guarantees.
PUBLIC HEALTH (IMPORTED FOOD) REGULATIONS, 1925.
In accordance with Article 11 (4) of the above.mentioned Regulations, Notices were served for the exportation of the following material:—
| Description and Quantity of Meat and Fats. | Where from. | Number of Notices served. |
|---|---|---|
| 8,070 casks Tallow, &c | Australia | 99 |
| 24,705 „ „ | New Zealand | 381 |
| 1,654 „ „ | South America | 14 |
| 50 „ „ | Japan | 2 |
| 93 „ „ | Colombo | 3 |
| 8 „ „ | Canada | 1 |
| 13 „ „ | United States of America | 1 |
| 1,051 „ „ | Liverpool | 1 |
| 104 „ „ | Hull | 1 |
| 30 „ „ | Antwerp | 1 |
| 1 „ „ | ex Land Carriage | 1 |
| 8 „ Pigs' Tongues | Bussia | 1 |
| 120 bags Pigs' Livers | New Zealand | 2 |
| 135 cases Pork Loins, and 55 „ „ Legs | South America | 1 |
| 54 casks Scrap Meat | „ | 1 |
| 300 cases Pigs' Kidneys | „ | 2 |
| 21 Headless Pigs | „ | 1 |
| 513 |