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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
Bethnal Green 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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Number of Licenses Issued under Milk (Special Designation)(Pasteurised and Sterilised Milk) Regulations, 1949 to 1953 and Milk (Special Designation) (Raw Milk) Regulations, 1949 to 1954.
| Sterilised | Pasteurised | Tuberculin Tested. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealers' Licenses | 99 | 67 | 35 |
| Dealers! Supplementary Licenses | 26 | 23 | 23 |
| Totals | 125 | 90 | 58 |
(3) Milk Sampling
During 1958, 31 informal samples of milk were submitted to the
Public Analyst for examination, all of which were reported as genuine
In addition, 22 samples of heat treated milk were submitted to tests,
the results of which are set out in Table 7.
TABLE 7
| Class of Milk | No. Tested, | Phosphatase test | Methylene Blue Test | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passed | Failed. | Passed | Failed | Void | ||
| Pasteurised | 22 | 22 | – | 22 | – | – |
21 samples of milk were submitted to test for presence of
chlorates as an indication of the efficiency of bottle washing.
All were found to be free from same.
Unsound Food
During the year under review the Food Inspector examined
and took appropriate action in relation to unsound food on
63 occasions, Details of the food together with quantities
are set out as follows:-