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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

Wandsworth 1961

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

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Table: FOOD AND FOOD PREMISES

FOOD AND FOOD PREMISES

MilkIce-creamArtesian Well WatersSwimming Pool WatersOthersTotal
216445357307

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Milk
Of the 216 samples of milk, 96 were submitted to the phosphatase
test, 96 to the methylene-blue test, and 24 to the turbidity test. These
samples were reported satisfactory.
Ice-cream
The 44 samples of ice-cream were tested in accordance with the
technique suggested by the Ministry of Health and Public Health
Laboratory Service. These samples were examined at the Public
Health Laboratory.

Table: The following table gives a summary of the results:

The following table gives a summary of the results:

Provisional GradeNumber of Samples
130
27
35
42
Total44

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Examination of Water from Artesian Wells
Five samples were submitted for examination, and were reported
satisfactory.
Examination of Water from Swimming Baths
Thirty-five samples were submitted for examination, and all were
reported satisfactory.
Others
The seven miscellaneous samples proved to be free of pathogenic
organisms.