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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
Chelsea 1955
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1955
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ICE CREAM Eight samples of Ice Cream were submitted to the Public Health Laboratory service for "Mathylene Blue" tests, with the following results:-
| Grade | 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Sample | Percentage of total | No. of Sample | Percentage of total | No. of Sample | Percentage of total | |
| I | 32 | 62.7 | 22 | 30.4 | 3 | 37.5 |
| II | 8 | 15.6 | 23 | 32.0 | 3 | 37.5 |
| III | 6 | 11.8 | 17 | 23.6 | 1 | 12.5 |
| IV | 5 | 9.9 | 10 | 14.6 | 1 | 12.5 |
| TOTAL | 51 | 100.0 | 72 | 100.0 | 8 | 100.0 |
Traders whose products have been adversely reported upon are notified
of the findings, whilst Medical Officers of Health are advised similarly
concerning Ice Cream manufactured in their areas.