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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 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]
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During the year 234 samples of ice cream were submitted for bacteriological examination with results as follows:-
| Grade | Mobile | Shops | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft | Other | Soft | Other | ||
| 1 (satisfactory) | 24 | 33 | 3 | 101 | 161 |
| 2 (satisfactory) | 9 | 13 | 1 | 14 | 37 |
| 3 (poor) | 6 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 22 |
| 4 (unsatisfactory) | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 14 |
| 45 | 56 | 7 | 126 | 234 | |
In addition 9 ice lollies were taken for bacteriological
examination and all proved satisfactory. The results were in
general satisfactory and it should be noted that although more
samples were taken last year the number of unsatisfactory results
did not increase. In addition 11 samples of ice cream were
submitted to the Public Analyst for chemical examination and all
proved satisfactory.
Bacteriological examination of other food products was carried out during the year in respect of the undermentioned commodities:-
| Cream | 68 |
| Cream Cakes | 64 |
| Cooked Meats | 71 |
| Meat Pies and Sausage Rolls | 15 |
| Other Meat Products | 8 |
| Shellfish | 11 |
| Fruit and Cream | 1 |
| Buttermilk | 1 |
| Total | 239 |
The survey on ice cream which was mentioned in the 1968
report was carried out during 1969. Samples were submitted to the
Public Health Laboratory Service and the results submitted to the
Working Party on the hygiene and production of fresh cream. It is
to be hoped that the recommendation of the Working Party will be
made known without undue delay.
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