London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Southwark 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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Sale of sausages in a state of decomposition £15 £5
Sale of mouldy cornish pasty £10 £5
In addition, 38 warning letters were issued in respect of complaints made
by members of the public.
Milk distributors and sampling
There are 462 registered milk sellers in the Borough. Licences to expire
on 31 December 1971, were issued as follows:-
For sale of untreated milk 41
For sale of pasteurised milk 208
For sale of sterilised milk 168
For sale of ultra heat treated milk 45
One hundred and one samples of milk were submitted for chemical analysis
and two were found to be unsatisfactory.
Seventy-one samples were submitted for bacteriological examination and of
these 2 failed the methylene blue test. These unsatisfactory samples were
discussed with the distributors concerned and subsequent samples were found
to be satisfactory.
Forty-one samples of ice cream were examined with the following results:
| Methylene Blue Grading | Soft Ice Cream | Other Ice Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 (satisfactory) | 6 | 11 |
| Grade 2 (sub-standard) | 2 | 2 |
| Grade 3 (unsatisfactory) | 8 | 4 |
| Grade 4 (unsatisfactory) | 1 | 7 |
Where unsatisfactory reports are received further samples are obtained
before any further action is taken. In the cases reported, further samples were
found to be satisfactory.
Chemical Analysis
One hundred and one samples were submitted for chemical analysis. Two
were found to be unsatisfactory and the matter was taken up with the producers.
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