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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
Orpington 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
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| Sample. | Analyst's Report. | Action Taken. |
|---|---|---|
| (e) Oranges | Adulterated. Thiourea present in juice and peel. | After investigation it was concluded that these oranges had been imported before notice was given of the prohibition. |
| (f) Orange Drink (2) | Inferior. Approximate content of whole orange 3.5 per cent. | Standard 5.5%. Manufacturers contended that their produce conformed with the Order. |
| (g) Paste, Fish (2) | Inferior. Fish approximately 63%. | Strict warning letter sent to manufacturers. |
| (h) Sausages, Pork | Meat 65%. S02 300 ppm. | Preservative not declared. Warning given and vendor then complied with the regulations as to the declaration notice. |
Clean Food Byelaws.
No formal action was taken by the Local Authority under the
Byelaws adopted under Section 15 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1938.
Special Samples of Milk, Ice Cream and Water.
In addition to the samples taken above, a further 174 samples were taken for bacteriological and pathological examination and other special tests, as under:—
| Milk (Pasteurised) Phosphatase Test | 41 |
| Milk (Sterilised) Turbidity Test | 19 |
| Ice Cream—Bacteriological and Pathological Examination | 35 |
| Water—Bacteriological Examination | 62 |
| Water—Chemical Examination | 17 |
| 174 |
Ice Cream.
At the end of the year, there were one hundred and forty-three
premises registered for the sale of ice cream, but none for the manufacture
of this commodity. Eighty-seven inspections were made and conditions
were found to be satisfactory.
Thirty-five samples were sent for bacteriological and pathological
examination. No pathogenic organisms were isolated and the grading
of the samples under the Methylene Blue test for cleanliness showed
that a high standard is being maintained.