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Prunes 25 lbs.
Oatmeal 329 lbs.
Sauce 383 bottles.
Macaroni 10 lbs.
Biscuits 59½ lbs.
Bread 4 loaves.
Sausage Rusks 112 lbs.
Sweets 79¾ lbs.
Apples 6¼ lbs.
Bananas 1 lb.
Dried Peaches 16 lbs.
Dates 70 lbs.
Potatoes 3,136 lbs.
Tomatoes 56 lbs.
Bacon 33¾ lbs.
Cheese 66 lbs.
Corned Mutton 24 lbs.
Corned Beef 1,277 lbs.
Meat 4,2171 lbs.
Fish 1,376 lbs.
SECTION F.
PREVALENCE OF AND CONTROL OVER INFECTIONS
DISEASE.
Food Poisoning.
A small outbreak occurred during the year in which, although
not surprisingly the particular organism responsible was not isolated,
circumstances gave a very clear indication as to the probable
origin.
We were fortunate insofar as the chain of events was unusually
clear, and by the co-operation of the various parties involved, it
was possible to form a clear picture almost at the outset and to take
the necessary steps in regard thereto.
The persons involved speedily recovered.
Facility of investigation is not helped by the fact that a food
product may well be produced in one area, distributed to a wholesaler
in another, and finally goes into retail channels in yet a third,
and it is clear that the closest co-operation between authorities is
essential if outbreaks of this kind are to be prevented and controlled.
Disinfection.
No change has been made in the arrangements previously
obtaining. It is hoped in the near future to obtain a. van for the
transport of infected material.
Co-operation with the School Medical Service.
Head Teachers return a Form M.l. 13 showing children
excluded as suspected contacts or suffering from suspected infectious