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Barking 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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ICE-CREAM—BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION
One hundred and twelve samples of ice-cream were bacteriologically
examined. These were also submitted to the Ministry of Health Provisional
Methylene Blue Reduction Test.
The results of these examinations are set out below:—
| Bacteriological Examination | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory |
|---|---|---|
| 112 | 99 | 13 |
| Methylene Blue Test 112 | Grades 1 & II 97 | Grades III & IV 15 |
MILK SUPPLY
Thirty-seven premises are registered with the Corporation for the retail
sale of pre-packed supplies. In addition 10 milk purveyors occupying premises
in other districts are registered to retail milk in Barking.
Seventy samples of milk were submitted to the methylene blue reduction
test and phosphates examination of which three were unsatisfactory. The
unsatisfactory samples occurred during the month of July when the weather
was warm.
Two samples of sterilised milk satisfied the turbidity test.
Fifty-four samples of milk were submitted to biological examination for
the presence of tubercle; all were reported free from any infection.
DOGS IN FOODSHOPS
In accordance with a recommendation from the Ministry of Food, w
invited the co-operation of the public and shopkeepers in keeping dogs out
of the food-shops in the Borough.
MEAT DELIVERY
In my last Report I made reference to adverse criticism which had
appeared in the local Press on this matter and to the improvements obtains
by our intervention. I regret to say that in September complaints were made
regarding deliveries of lambs and calf carcases.
The matter was taken up with the Meat Transport Organisation Ltd
and it transpired that the lambs were part of a consignment from Scotland
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