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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
Bromley 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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| No. of samples taken | Description | Satis. | Unsatis. | Methylene Blue Group | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. | II. | III. | IV. | ||||
| 15 | Ice Cream (loose) | 15 | — | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | „ „ (mix.) | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| 74* | „ „ (Pre-packed) | 66 | — | 52 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 9 | „ „ (choc.) | 9 | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 10 | Ice Lollies | 10 | — | 9 | — | 1 | — |
| 110 | 102 | — | 79 | 14 | 6 | 3 | |
| * 8 samples deteriorated whilst in transit—unable to be tested. | |||||||
There is a decrease in the number of itinerant sellers of Ice
Cream within the District, and it is noticeable that at least one
reputable firm of manufacturers is offering Ice Cream on the
streets.
All manufacturers conscientiously comply with the Heat
Treatment Regulations, and are producing an Ice Cream of good
bacteriological quality.
The sale of Ice "Lollies" has increased, and it is hoped that
a legal standard will eventually be instituted.
One hundred and fifty-two premises in the area are registered to sell Ice Cream. Seven of these are registered to manufacture Ice Cream in this district.
| Grade. | No. of samples. | 1947 | No. of samples. | 1952. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | % | |||
| i | 13 | 17.8 | 79 | 77.5 |
| ii | 18 | 24.6 | 14 | 13.7 |
| iii | 17 | 23.3 | 6 | 5.9 |
| iv | 25 | 34.3 | 3 | 2.9 |
| 73 | 100.0 | 102 | 100.0 |
Thirty-one samples were submitted for Chemical examination,
the lowest fat content was 6.7% and the highest 18.1%.
SPECIAL ENQUIRIES
Bacteriological investigation into complaints.
Twenty-seven samples of the following foodstuffs were submitted
for examination:—