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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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Ice Cream. There are 285 registered premises in the
Boroughs 30 are. registered for manufacture, 253 for sale,
and 2 for storage only. 158 inspections were carried out
and 6 Notices were served for cleansing and other requirements.
Thirty-nine samples of ice cream were submitted for bacteriological examination, with the following results:–
| Manufactured | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| In Borough | Outside Borough. | Total | |
| Grade 1. | 1 | 26 | 27 ( 29) |
| Grade 2. | 1 | 10 | 11 (29) |
| Grade 3. | – | 1 | 1 (10) |
| Grade 4. | – | – | – (l) |
The figures in parenthesis show the totals for 1952.
Improvement in the bacteriological standard of ice cream samples, examined over the past 6 years, is shown by the following tables:–
| No. of Samples Examined | Percentage Unsatisfactory (Grades 3 & 4) | |
|---|---|---|
| 194S | 162 | 61.1% |
| 1949 | 155 | 45.1% |
| 1950 | 99 | 27.0% |
| 1951 | 51 | 19*6% |
| 1952 | 69 | 15.9% |
| 1953 | 39 | 2.5% |
Export Certificates. Six certificates were issued in
respect of the examination of foodstuffs for export to South
America, Portugal and Italy.
Flood Dsmage at Wharves. Owing to the abnormally high
tides in February, quantities'"of foodstuffs and medicinal
barks and roots were damaged by Thames flood water. "The
foodstuffs included coffee, coconuts, arrowroot, edible
gelatine, dried milk powder and cheese. A full examination
was made of all the damaged foodstuffs etc., and appropriate
action was taken in each case. Large quantities of cheese
and .driedmilk were examined for the Ministry of Food.
Poultry Shops and Stalls. 796 inspections and visits
were made mainly for the purpose of examining poultry exposed
for sale. 23 Notices were served.
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