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In addition to the above results, 15 swabs examined
were found to contain diphtheroid organisms, 1 specimen of
blood was examined for malaria with a negative result, while
1 specimen of peritoneal and 3 specimens of pleural fluid
were examined.
In the intervals between the appointments of the temporary
Assistant Medical Officers of Health, 199 specimens
were sent to the Counties' Public Health Laboratory.
FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
These Acts are administered by the County Council.
Mr. H. C. Card, the Chief Inspector, has kindly given me
certain particulars, which I append.
Samples of milk taken 111
Samples of butter taken 86
Other samples 13
Total 210
Proceedings were taken in seven cases. Two cases were
dismissed, and in other cases the following fines were
inflicted:—
Milk Fine 10s. and 9s. costs.
Milk Fine £1 and 9s. costs.
Milk Fine £5 and £3 os. 1od. costs.
Butter Fine 10s. and 9s. costs.
Butter Fine £2 and 9s. costs.
MILK SUPPLY.
There were in the IIford district at the end of the year
51 dairies and milkshops and 11 cowsheds on the register.
During the year a firm was found to be selling sterilised
milk from vans through the district. The milk was manufactured
outside the district. When requested to register