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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
East Ham 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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Bacteriological Examination of Milk Samples.
| Total | Ungraded | Sterilised. | Pasteurised. | Grade A | Grade A I.T. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacteriological Samples-Satisfactory | 73 | 36 | 2 | 28 | 3 | 4 |
| Unsatisfactory | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Biological Samples— Satisfactory | 47 | 32 | — | 13 | — | 2 |
| Unsatisfactory | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Appropriate action was taken in respect of all unsatisfactory
samples and repeat samples taken in cases where tubercle bacilli
were found present in the supply. Two unsatisfactory reports
upon microscopical examination of milk were transmitted to the
responsible authorities, and this immediate action proved successful
in the early detection of diseased cows.
(3) Craded Milk. The licences in force on 31st December,
1936, were as follows:—
Certified Milk—
Dealers' Licences 1
Supplementary Licences 1
Grade A (T.T.)—
Bottling Establishment 1
Dealers' Licences 9
Supplementary Licences 2
Grade A—
Dealers' Liccnces 4
Supplementary Licences —
Grade A Pasteurised—
Dealers' Licences 1
Supplementary Licences 1
Pasteurised—
Establishment Licences 1
Dealers' Licences 12
Supplementary Licences 3
(b) Meat and Other Foods
(1) Meat Inspection. The Sanitary Inspectors made 1,272
visits to the slaughter-houses for the purpose of carrying out post
mortem inspection of 27,749 animals, including 2,603 bovines,