Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell.
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The designations of the milks submitted are appended:—
Sample marked. | Date submitted. | Designation. | Result of Examination. |
---|---|---|---|
"A" | 1933. July 27th | Grade "A" (T.T.) (bottled on farm). | Tubercle not found. |
"B" | November 16th | "Raw" milk | Tubercle not found. |
"C" | November 16th | "Pasteurised" | Tubercle not found. |
"D" | November 17th | "Raw" milk | Tubercle not found. |
"E" | December 19th | Grade "A" (T.T.) (from bottling establishment). | Tubercle not found. |
"F" | December 19th | "Certified" | Tubercle not found. |
Milk (Examination for Stomatitis).
Owing to a complaint, a sample of milk contained in a sealed
quart bottle was examined for the purpose of ascertaining whether
it was responsible for an attack of Stomatitis.
The Bacteriologist's report stated that "No streptococci ferule
or spirochaetes were found. B. coli was absent in 1 /10 cc."
Milk Examined for the Presence of Dirt.
Public Analyst's Report.
Sample marked "A."
This sample contains 4 parts per million of dirt, which is of a
comparatively innocuous nature. It consists of fine sand, root
tissues, and woody fibres, and contains no dung. It is country
(or cow-byre) dirt or dust.
Sample masked "B".
This sample contained less than 4 parts per million of dirt.
The sedimentary matter contained no dung, or anything of
an objectionable nature. It was mainly woody fibre and sand.
Meat and Other Foods.
Registration of Food Premises.
The London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1932,
requires the registration of premises used for the following
purposes:—
1. The sale, manufacture or storage of ice cream.
2. The preparation or manufacture of sausages or potted,
pressed, pickled or preserved meat, fish or other food intended for
sale.
In the case of meat or fish the word "preserved" includes
preparation by any process of cooking.