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3.—Milk, while being stored or on sale in shops, should be kept
as far as possible covered, to keep out falling and other
particles. A close-fitting cover should be provided.
4.—That all milk should be efficiently strained through a sterilised
strainer before being offered for sale.
5.—All parts of the interior of the cowsheds should be thoroughly
brushed down once a month.
I am instructed by the Committee to express the hope that you
will give such of the matters here touched upon, which concern your
business, your careful attention, and adopt the precautions here suggested,
with a view to the improvement of the quality of the milk
supplied in this district.
I am, Sir (or Madam),
Yours faithfully,
J. King Warry, M.D.
Medical Officer of Health
I am able to say that the letter has had a good effect, and that the
number of milk vendors who cover the milk while it is stored, or on
sale in shops, has largely increased.
Offensive Trades.—During 1904 two out of the three premises
carrying on offensive trades were closed, so at the present time there is
only one offensive trade, a tripe boiler, established in Hackney.
The Inspector made 41 inspections during the year, and he reports
that on each of these occasions he found the premises in a satisfactory
condition.
Slaughter Houses.—During the year two licences with respect to
slaughter houses were allowed to lapse, so that now there are only 27
slaughter houses in the Borough. The Inspector made 396 visits
to the slaughter houses of the district during 1904, and as far as possible
during slaughtering hours. It was necessary to serve two notices
for small repairs, which were duly executed.