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CONTROL OF FOXES
Foxes have been seen in the Streatham, Norwood, and Herne Hill areas
but as yet no evidence exists that they constitute a health hazard or serious nuisance.
DISINFECTION AND DISINFESTATION
It is now rare that disinfection is required in the home following an
infectious disease but the disinfection of articles in the stoving apparatus at
Wanless Road Depot increased to 13,528. These included items from
(a) Hospitals, Treatment Centres, etc. 3,500
(b) Tuberculosis Hostel 8,200
(c) Public Libraries (Books) 111
The disinfestation of premises for insects continues to be a major part of
the work of the disinfecting staff in the house and during the year 5,129 rooms
were sprayed.
Laundry Service for Incontinent Persons
The collection and delivery of laundry in this service is made by the
Disinfecting Staff. 52,616 articles were collected during 5,682 visits to 251 homes.
CONTROL OF FOOD AND DRUGS ON SALE IN LAMBETH
Samples of food and drugs on sale are regularly submitted to the Public
Analyst for chemical examination and to the Public Health Laboratory Service
for bacteriological examination.
1,699 informal and 300 formal samples of food yielded unsatisfactory
reports from the Public Analyst in respect of 93 on analysis and 32 on labelling.
24 samples were submitted for bacteriological examination.
CONTROL OF IMPORTED FOOD
Some food is imported directly into the country at a wharf in the Borough.
Physical, chemical or bacteriological examination of the food is made before it
is released for distribution for sale, any unsatisfactory consignments being
destroyed, proceeded and repacked, re-exported or released for animal feeding
under strict control.