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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 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]
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TABLE III
Samples drawn for Bacteriological Examination
COMMODITY
| COUNTRY | Horsemeat | B/LBeef | B/L Mutton | B/L Veal | Offals | Rabbits | Kangaroo | Cooked Meat | Donkey Meat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARGENTINE | 1,098 | 10 | — | — | 110 | — | — | 8 | 20 |
| AUSTRALIA | — | 53 | 30 | 40 | 55 | 50 | 30 | — | — |
| BRAZIL | 280 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CANADA | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| CHINA | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | — | — | — |
| EIRE | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N.ZEALAND | — | — | — | 50 | 14 | — | — | — | — |
| PARAGUAY | 220 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TOTALS | 1,618 | 83 | 30 | 90 | 179 | 100 | 30 | 8 | 20 |
TOTALS — 2158 Samples
In addition:— 152 Samples Chinese Frozen Egg Satisfied Alpha - Amylase Test
8 Samples Australian Frozen Egg Satisfied Alpha - Amylase Test
TABLE IV
Damaged Meats detained in Royal Docks and subsequently reconditioned by other Local Authorities or at Smithfield Market
COMMODITY
| Sheep and Lambs | B/Less Beef | Offals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packages | 20,936 | 165 | 4,612 |
| Approx. Wt. tons | 350 | 4 | 115½ |
TOTAL WEIGHT (APPROX.) - 469½ TONS - TOTAL 25,713 Packages
TABLE V
Damaged Meats etc., detained in No. 6 Cold Store for Destruction or Reconditioning
COMMODITY
| Sheep and Lambs | B/l Mutton and Lamb | Sheep and Lamb Offals | B/in Beef and Cuts | B/Leas Beef | Beef Livers | OtherBeef Offals | Various Packages | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packages | 7,004 | 18 | 193 | 239 | 27 | 688 | 244 | 65 |
| Approx. Wt. tons | 109½ | ½ | 4¾ | 6 | ¾ | 17¼ | 6 | 1½ |
TOTAL WEIGHT (APPROX.) - 146¼ TONS - TOTAL 8,478 Packages
TABLE VI
Meat rejected by U.S.A. — detained at other Cold Stores pending inspection of samples at No .6 Cold Store
COMMODITY
| B../L Beef | B/L Mutton | Offals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packages | 32,924 | 32,348 | 56 |
| Approx. Wt. tons | 825 | 813 | 1½ |
TOTAL WEIGHT (APPROX.) - 1,639½ TONS - TOTAL 65,318 Packages
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