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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 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orpington]
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Action taken with regard to samples found to be not genuine: —
| Number of Sample. | Description of Sample. | Nature of Adulteration. | Action taken. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inf. 258 | Pasteurised Milk. | Failed Methylene Blue est (Heat treatment) | Attention of Retailer drawn thereto and explanation obtained. |
| Inf. 339 Inf. 340 Inf. 381 | Dried Milk. | Unfit for human consumption. | Condemned. Surrendered by owners for disposal. |
| Inf. 380 | Fish Paste. | Inferior. | Attention of manufacturers drawn thereto and explanation obtained. |
| 384 | New Milk. | 8.3 per cent, extraneous water. | Sample taken at Farm. Warning letter to Retailer. |
SWIMMING BATHS AND POOLS.
There is one public swimming bath in the District. One sample
of water was examined during the year and found to be satisfactory.
SMOKE ABATEMENT.
No action was found necessary in connection with the emission of
smoke.
The following number of houses were found to be infested with bed bugs during the year:—
| Council Houses | 6 |
| Other Houses | 8 |
Disinfestation has also been carried out by the Council in connection
with two hostels occupied by building operatives and also in
connection with one registered Common Lodging House.
Strict supervision is exercised with regard to possible infestations,
and advice given where necessary. In all cases where infestations are
found, the necessary action is taken.
Zaldecide insecticide is used for all premises infested.