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Poplar 1927

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]

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1 licence was issued for the sale of "Certified" Milk, and
2 supplementary licences.
1 supplementary licence for the sale of "Pasteurised" milk
was issued.
1 supplementary licence for the sale of Grade "A" milk was
issued.
The bottling establishments have been under constant supervision,
and for the purpose of renewal of licences, plans of the premises were
prepared and submitted for approval.
For results of examination of samples see Public Analyst's report,
pages 71 and 72.
Grade "A" (Tuberculin Tested) Milk and Tubercle Test.
At the suggestion of the Medical Officer of Health arrangements
were made for two samples of Grade "A" (Tuberculin Tested) milk per
quarter to be examined for tubercle at the Lister Institute. Four
samples submitted during the year were reported upon "no evidence of
tubercle.''
One sample of "Certified" milk was submitted for tubercle test,
but the examination was incomplete; the inoculated animal died
from some acute infection other than tubercle.
ICE CREAM.
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1902, Sec. 43.
There are 117 premises in the Borough where ice cream is
manufactured. 272 inspections were made during the year.
Cleansing of premises was necessary in 13 instances. 18 other
nuisances existed.
13 intimations were served, followed by notices in 4 instances, and
a final notice in one instance. The necessary cleansings were carried out,
and other nuisances were abated.
BAKEHOUSES.
There are 83 bakehouses in use, of which 24 are underground. In
44 bakehouses machinery is used. See Table A, page 41, number made
up to end of year.