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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
Havering 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]
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ICE CREAM SAMPLING
During the year 166 samples of ice cream were submitted for bacteriological examination with results as shown: —
| Grade I | 89 |
| Grade II | 22 |
| Grade III | 26 |
| Grade IV | 29 |
| 166 |
14 samples of ice lollies were also taken for bacteriological
examination, 5 of which were found not to be completely satisfactory
and follow-up action was taken.
Most of the unsatisfactory samples of ice cream (grades
3 & 4) were from the "soft" ice cream making machines and the
vendors concerned were duly advised on the necessary improvements
required to be made in the preparation of this product.
In addition to those mentioned above, 12 samples of ice
cream and lollies were submitted to the Public Analysts for
chemical examination and all proved satisfactory.
PRESERVED FOOD, ETC. SAMPLING
Bacteriological sampling of other food products was carried out in respect of the undermentioned commodities: —
| Meat Products (Including pies, sausages & cooked meat) | 46 |
| Shellfish | 8 |
| Cream Cakes | 7 |
All these samples were free from pathogenic organisms
with the exception of two samples of cooked ham taken from a
local producer. Investigations showed that one of the employees
engaged in the preparation of the ham had sustained a cut finger
and it was considered likely that the ham became contaminated
from this source. Action was taken to exclude this employee
from handling ham until his condition was satisfactory. Subsequent
samples proved to be free from contamination.
MILK SAMPLING
The following samples were taken for bacteriological
examination during the year with the results as shown:—
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