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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
Orpington 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
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Action taken with regard to samples found to be not genuine:—
| No. of Sample. | Description. | Nature of Adulteration. | Action taken. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 981 | New Milk | 18.6% deficient in fat | Samples 1000 and 1001 taken in course of delivery. |
| 1000 | New Milk | 22.3% deficient in fat | Sample taken at farm (1002). |
| 1002 | New Milk (Appeal to Cow) | Deficient in fat (contained 2.83% | Sample of individual cow's milk taken at farm and advice given to Cowkeeper. |
| 1093 | New Milk | 11% deficient in fat | Warning Letter. |
| 1094 | New Milk | 7.6% added water | Legal proceedings, defendant fined £2 and 2gns. costs |
| Informal 1027 | Egg Substitute Powder. | Mite infested | Retailer surrendered stock for condemnation. |
SWIMMING BATHS AND POOLS.
There are no public swimming baths or pools in use within the
District at the present ime.
CAMPING SITES.
No licences were granted by the Council during the year with
respect to Camping sites.
SMOKE ABATEMENT.
No action was found to be necessary during the year with reference
to nuisances from smoke.
ERADICATION OF BED BUGS.
Number of houses infested:
Council Houses 6
Other Houses 8
All the houses were disinfested.
Council houses.—Strict supervision is exercised in regard to
possible infestations, and advice given where necessary. In all cases
where infestation is found, the necessary action is taken by the
Council.
Other houses.—When cases of infestation are brought to the
Council's notice, the premises are inspected and advice given to the
occupiers.
Zaldecide insecticide is used in connection with disinfestations.