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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 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Port of London]
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Meat rejected by U.S.A. — Detained at No. 6 Cold Store and Other Cold Stores pending Inspection of samples held at No. 6 Cold Store
Commodity
| B/L Beef | B/L Mutton | Lamb Cuts | Beef Offals | Pork |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packages 28,962 | 1,941 | 8,208 | 627 | 888 |
| Approx. Wt. 724 (Tons) | 48½ | 205¼ | 15 ¾ | 22½ |
| Total Weight 1,016 Tons (approx.) Total Packages, 40,626. | ||||
Importation of Bulk Lard and Edible Tallow in Ships' Tanks during 1971
| Country | No. of Ships | Approx. Tonnage | Number Sampled | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. A. | 8 | 19,712 | 1 | Bulk Lard |
| Italy | 2 | 1,000 | _ | Bulk Lard |
| Belgium | 1 | 466 | — | Bulk Lard |
| TOTALS | 11 | 21,178 | 1 |
THE FOOD HYGIENE (DOCKS, CARRIERS, etc.) REGULATIONS, 1960
The sophisticated and modern practices, including containerisation, now generally applied
to the packaging of food have considerably reduced the risk of contamination of food during
transit, discharge and delivery. However, the contamination during the traditional carriage of
carcase meat in refrigerated holds of ships still remains, although there has been a diminution of
this problem due to the present conditions under which all meat from South America is now
cartoned.
Constant supervision during discharge to ensure the cleanliness of quays and cargo handling
equipment is a matter of routine.
Vehicles used for the carriage of carcase meat are now generally of modern design and
construction. The larger transport companies also operate an acceptable system for routine
cleansing. During 1971 a total of 8,650 inspections were recorded which resulted in 247 vehicles
receiving additional cleansing at the loading banks, and a further 58 vehicles being rejected for
complete cleansing.
Protective clothing is issued to personnel engaged in carcase meat handling and the provision
by the Port of London Authority of an increasing number of amenity blocks of a very high
standard has greatly enhanced the existing washing and toilet facilities.
FERTILISERS AND FEEDING STUFFS ACT, 1926
FERTILISERS AND FEEDING STUFFS REGULATIONS, 1968
FERTILISERS AND FEEDING STUFFS (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 1970
Fourteen samples of Feeding Stuffs were submitted to the Agricultural Analyst. No sample of
Fertiliser was sent. Six samples of feeding stuffs showed variations beyond the prescribed
limits, as follows:—
In Pig Sow Rolls - satisfactory in respect of its content of oil and fibre but contained a small
excess of protein which amounted to 0.20 per cent.
Creep Feed Pellets and Weaners and Growers Cubes — both samples were satisfactory in respect
of oil, protein and fibre. Both contained added copper, the presence and amount of which was not
declared by the Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Regulations, 1968.
Fast Growing Pig Pellets - satisfactory in respect of oil and fibre but contained a small excess
of protein which amounted to 0.50 percent; also contained 220 parts per million of copper, the
presence and amount of which was not declared as is required by the Fertilisers and Feeding
Stuffs Act, 1926.
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