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 the year 1936
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Bacteriological Examinations.—Arrangements have also been made
with the Clinical Research Association for the bacteriological examination
of samples of milk under the Milk (Special Designations) Orders.
Five samples were submitted for investigation during the year, each of
which was found to be satisfactory in character.
DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE AS TO NUTRITION.
Advice as to the necessity for a high standard of purity and quality
in relation to food is given by the staff of the Public Health Department.
In addition, lectures and film demonstrations on Health topics, including
Diet, are given from time to time at the premises of the Chelsea Health
Society. Leaflets are also issued to expectant and nursing mothers
which are of great assistance in focussing attention on this important
subject.
The desire of the public to consume a natural product, or at least that
they should be made aware if offered an artificial substitute, has found
expression in the Artificial Cream Act, 1929.
Shell-fish (Molluscan).—There are no shell-fish beds or layings in
the Borough. No markets for the sale of shell-fish by wholesale exist
in the district.
Magisterial Proceedings under Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928.
| Street where Purchased | Offence. | Petty Sessions. | Date of Hearing | Result. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Road. | Selling milk deficient in fat to the extent of 6%. | Kensington | 3-3-36 | Withdrawn on technical grounds. |
| Public Health (London) Act, 1891. | ||||
| King's Road. | Exposing and depositing for sale Walnuts unfit for the food of man. | Kensington | 21-1-36 | Dismissed £2 2s. 0d. costs. |