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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
Barking 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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Milk
All milk which is distributed in the area is produced and bottled
outside the borough. The number of registered distributors is 104 operating
from 123 premises. 136 visits were paid to dairies and distributors'
premises.
The following samples were submitted for bacteriological examination during the year:-
| Designation of milk | Total Samples Submitted | Methylene Blue Test | Phosphatase Test | Turbidity Test | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory | ||
| Pasteurised | 5 | 3 | - | 3 | - | - | - |
| Sterilised | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - |
Ice Cream'
The total number of registered premises selling ice cream is 193.
Of these two are registered for the manufacture of ice cream. 189 visits were
were paid to these premises. During the year 43 applications for the
storage and sale of ice cream were granted. 41 inspections in connection
with itinerant vendors were carried out.
During the year 83 samples of ice cream were submitted for bacteriological examination; they were graded as follows:-
| Type | Grade I | Grade II | Grade III | Grade IV | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrapped Ice Cream | 49 | 10 | 2 | - | 61 |
| Loose Ice Cream | 10 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 21 |
| Soft Ice Cream | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
In addition to ice cream, 23 lollies were submitted for examination.
All were satisfactory.
Unsound Food
During the year the Committee considered 28 complaints concerning
unsound food bought by residents and the following action was taken:-
23 cases - Prosecutions taken
2 " Warning letters sent.
3 " - No action possible.
Registration of Food Hawkers
Under the provisions of the Essex County Council Act, 1952, Section 103
14 persons were registered as food hawkers during the year. The vehicles
used in connection with the businesses were inspected and action taken in
appropriate cases.
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