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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

Edmonton 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]

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Table: SAMPLING OF ICE-CREAMSamples of ice-cream and milk type lollies were taken for bacteriological examination at the Public Health Laboratory as follows:-

SAMPLING OF ICE-CREAM

Samples of ice-cream and milk type lollies were taken for bacteriological examination at the Public Health Laboratory as follows:-

ProvisionalGrades
1234
Ice-Cream271--28
Milk Type Lollies3---3
Totals:301--31

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The results may be interpreted as follows:-
Grade 1 - Good
Grade 2 - Satisfactory
Grade 3 - Poor
Grade 4 - Unsatisfactory
SUMMARY OF FOOD PREMISES REGISTERED UNDER SECTION 16
OF THE FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955
Manufacture and Sale of Ice Cream 6
Sale only of Ice Cream 238
Manufacture of Sausages 26
Manufacture of Sausages and Sale of Pressed, Pickled,
Preserved, Potted Meats and other foods 14
Manufacture of Cooked Meat 13
Manufacture of Preserved Foods 1
Butchers 62
Fish Shops 31
Grocers and Provision Dealers 191
Bakers and Confectioners 22
Fruiterers and Greengrocers 61
Dairies 9
Retail Purveyors of Milk 129
Cafes 52
Factory Canteens 74
WATER
The water supply of the Borough has at all times been satisfactory both
in quality and quantity.
The Metropolitan Water Board is responsible for the supply which is
piped direct to every dwellinghouse through the Borough and serves the entire
population.
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