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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
Ealing 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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| Article. | Taken. | Adulterated. |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 264 | |
| Milk, Sterilized | 2 | — |
| Milk, Grade A (Tuberculin Tested) | 2 | 1 |
| Gin | 1 | |
| Minced Beef | 11 | — |
| Meat | 5 | — |
| Sausages | 7 | 2 |
| Hake | 7 | 1 |
| Lemon Soles | 4 | — |
| Whiskey | 4 | — |
| Orangeade | 1 | — |
| Total | 308 | 11 |
Number of Prosecutions None
Four dairymen were cautioned in respect of small deficiencies,
and one butcher was cautioned for not disclosing the presence of
sulphur dioxide in sausages.
Sanitary Inspection of the Borough.—The following is
a summary of the work carried out by the Sanitary Inspectors
during the year :—
General.
Number of Premises inspected on Complaint 868
Number of Nuisances observed by Inspectors 135
Number of Premises inspected in connection with Infectious
Disease 858
Number of Premises visited by Periodical Inspection (Cowsheds,
Dairies, Slaughterhouses, Workshops, etc.) 3,756
Number of Houses inspected under House-to-House Survey 568
Food Inspections 2,765
Total Number of Re-inspections 10,799
Other Inspections 978
Total Number of Inspections and Re-inspections 20,727
Number of Intimation Notices given 553
Number of other Letters written 473
Number of Statutory Notices served 72
Proceedings before Magistrates 10