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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

Beddington and Wallington 1957

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]

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Table: Thirty-six samples of ice cream were procured and submitted for bacteriological examination. The results are set out in the following table:-

Thirty-six samples of ice cream were procured and submitted for bacteriological examination. The results are set out in the following table:-

TypeNo. of SamplesMethylene Blue Test
Grade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4
Ice cream36332—
TypeNo. of SamplesMethylene Blue Test
Grade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4
Ice cream36332—

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CHEMICAL ANALYSES OF ICE CREAM
Two samples of ice cream were submitted for analysis. Both complied
with the standard.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES
Number of licensed slaughterhouses Nil
FOOD PREMISES
Total number of visits 1070
FOOD PREMISES IN THE DISTRICT
Bakers 15
Butchers 25
Catering Establishments 85
Chemists 12
Confectioners (sweets) 42
Fishmongers (including friers) 10
Greengrocers 26
Grocers 68
Licensed Premises 12
Bakehouses 6
Food Factories 3
FOOD PREMISES REGISTERED UNDER SECTION 16 OF THE
FOOD & DRUGS ACT, 1955
Sausage manufacturers 27
Fish friers 7
Jam manufacturers 1
Ice cream (sale only) 96
Ice cream (manufacture and sale) 2
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