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Bacteriological Examination of Samples of Milk
for Tuberculosis.
In August, 1930, the Medical Officer of Health for the County
forwarded particulars of samples of milk taken in the Poplar Borough by
his inspectors for examination for the presence of the tubercle bacillus.
Two of the samples had given positive results. Further samples were
taken by our own inspector and again two positive results were given.
The facts were communicated to the County Medical Officer of Health
who, in October, replied that the milk was traced to a particular farm
and two cows were slaughtered under the Tuberculosis Order.
ICE CREAM.
London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1928.
During the year, 23 Owners or Occupiers applied for registration
under the above-mentioned Act. These applications were duly approved
by the Medical Officer of Health. 55 other premises in the Borough
have been visited.
The number of owners or occupiers now on Register is 112.
251 Inspections of the above premises were made during the year.
Cleansing of premises was necessary in 5 instances. 6 other
nuisances existed.
9 intimations notices were served, and the necessary cleansings were
carried out, and other nuisances were abated.
BAKEHOUSES.
There are 76 bakehouses in use, of which 21 are underground. In
47 bakehouses machinery is used. See Table A, page 36, number made
up to end of year.
Inspections .
The bakehouses in the Borough were inspected at least twice during
the year, the total inspections numbering 308.