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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
Stepney 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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Bacteriological Examination of Foodstuffs. The following samples were submitted for bacteriological examination:-
| Nature of Sample | No.of Samples | Unsatisfactory | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk. | 29 | 1 | Further sample taken proved satisfactory. |
| Fruit Cake. | 1 | — | |
| Pork Luncheon Meat. | 2 | – | |
| Tomato Concentrate. | 1 | – | |
| National Dried Milk. | 1 | – | |
| Cocoa Beans. | 1 | – | |
| Corned Brisket of Beef. | 4 | 4 | Blown tins. Examination suggested faulty-processing. 264 tins (1584-lbs.) destroyed. |
| Cockles. | 1 | – | |
| Raw B eef. • | 3 | 3 | Showed growth of Cl.welchii. Destroyed. |
| Blackcurrant Pie. | 1 | – | |
| Synthetic Cream Filling | 41 | 9 | (See below). |
| Ice Cream. | 39 | – | (See over). |
Nine samples of synthetic cream filling were found to
contain faecal coli and were produced at four different "bakehouses
in the Borough. Necessary improvements were effected
in"the methods of production following Instructions, and
subsequent samples taken were found to "be satisfactory.
Caseous Lymphadenitis - Examination for. 6l 5 c arc as e s
(representing a 5 per~cent examination) of imported mutton
arriving from Australia and New Zealand were examined by"cutting
of the lymphatic glands. None of the meat was found to-be
affected with the disease.
Catering Establishments (including Industrial Canteens).
Inspections of catering establishments in the Borough totalled
990, which included 13 visits to Canteens insido the Dock area.
86 Notices were served.
The occupier of a cafe was summonsed in respect of the .
dirty condition of his premises, and was fined £35 with £14.14s.
costs. Proceedings instituted against the owner of this cafe
with regard to defective conditions,"resulted in fines and
costs of £4 and £4#4s. respectively being imposed.
Licensed Premises. 157 inspections were carried out and
5 Notices served.
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