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Harrow 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Harrow]
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During the year 653 samples of foodstuff were taken and submitted for analysis by the Public Analyst, Mr. Eric Voelcker, A.R.C.S., F.R.I.C.
The following is a summary of the samples taken and the results obtained:—
| Type | Taken | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Analyst | Food | 345 | 331 | 14 |
| Drugs | 31 | 31 | — | |
| Milk | 24 | 24 | — | |
| Department | Food | 82 | 80 | 2 |
| Drugs | — | — | — | |
| Milk | 171 | 171 | — | |
| Total | 653 | 637 | 16 |
In connection with the examination of samples and specimens, 1
would like to record our thanks to Mr. Voelcker and his staff for the help
and assistance we have received. Likewise, I would like to thank the
Director of the Public Health Laboratory and the staff at Colindale and
Neasden and, in particular, Dr. Betty Hobbs for the help and assistance
we received from them in connection with the examination of the specimens
submitted to them and for their help and advice in dealing with problem
cases.
MILK
Production
The number of farms at which milk was produced remained at five.
These were Pinner Park Farm, Pinnerwood Farm, Oxhey Lane Farm,
Harrow School Farm and Bradleys, College Hill Road. The number of
cattle being slightly in excess of four hundred.
Samples taken at intervals throughout the year at these points of
production were satisfactory.
Processing
There was no change in the number of dairies licensed for the
pasteurisation of milk. This remained at two, namely, Messrs. Braziers
of Kenton Lane Farm and Messrs. Hall & Sons of Pinner Park Farm. Both
operate plant of the high temperature short time (H.T.S.T.) type.