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(d), (e), (f) and (g) Milk (informal).—These samples were submitted for
investigation of the foreign matters contained therein. These were
identified as farmyard dirt; meat fibre; vegetable and animal fibres
and portions of a small insect; and a piece of leather strap.
No action was taken in two of the cases on account of unsatisfactory
evidence, but in the other cases legal proceedings were taken
and fines of £20 with £3 3s. costs, and £5 with £1 1s. costs, respectively,
were imposed.
Food Poisoning.
By virtue of Section 82 of the Ilford Corporation Act, 1937, food poisoning
became compulsorily notifiable in Ilford as from 1st October, 1937. (Also
notifiable under Sec. 17, Food and Drugs Act, 1938.)
Eight cases were "notified" under the Act, and in eight instances cases
of suspected food poisoning were reported to me.
Notified Cases.
(a) May. Mother and son were taken ill following the consumption of a
meat product. Bacteriological examination of a sample of the
product revealed the presence of infection with staphylococcus
aureus.
(b) May. A visiting doctor at King George Hospital taken ill following
meal at home; one other member of family also affected.
Patient recovered after one day's indisposition.
(c) June. Child of 5 years. Faecal swabs confirmed the presence of
Salmonella typhi-murium organisms.
(d) June. Child of two years. Faecal swabs confirmed the presence of
Salmonella typhi-murium organisms; child admitted to Isolation
Hospital.
(e) July. Female, aged 36 years. Illness commenced following
tion of fried duck egg; faecal swab revealed presence of
Salmonella typhi-murium organisms.
(f) July. Children of 3 years and 10 weeks respectively. Faecal swabs
confirmed presence of Salmonella typhi-murium organisms.
Non Notified Cases.
In one of the eight instances investigated, an organism of the Salmonella
group was isolated, two persons being infected.
All the persons concerned eventually made good recoveries.
Bakehouses.—There are 35 bakehouses in the district, 28 of which use
motive power. 100 inspections of bakehouses were carried out during the
year.
It was necessary to call upon the occupiers of bakehouses to carry out
cleansing and other work in 4 instances, and the requests were complied with.
Diseases of Animals Acts, 1894-1937.
(i) Foot and Mouth Disease (Infected Areas Restrictions) Order,
1938.—An outbreak occurred at Romford, Essex, on 24th February, and the
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, by Special Order No. 33, declared the
"infected area", which included Ilford. The "infected area" was contracted
by Special Orders Nos. 44 and 47 and excluded the Borough of Ilford as and
from 27.3.47.
A second outbreak occurred at Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, on 24th March,
and the Minister by Special Order No. 50, declared the "infected area",
which included Ilford. The "infected area" was modified by Special Order
No. 53, and excluded the Borough of Ilford as from 2.4.47.
The necessary public notices were issued restricting the movement of
animals, within the "infected areas", except by licence. Licences were issued
permitting the entry into the Borough of 6 cows (2 with calves) and 1,360
sheep; and were countersigned to permit the exit from the Borough of 6 cows
and 4 pigs.