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There were four other outbreaks involving 21 cases, but in no instance
was the cause discovered. There were also 24 single cases; the agent was
identified in only 16 instances of these, viz., Salmonella typhi.murium 11;
Salmonella Newport 2; Salmonella Thompson 1; Salmonella Enteritides 1;
B. Aertrycke 1. This last case proved fatal, the cause of death being
certified as Gastro.enteritis (B. Aertrycke) following a post.mortem conducted
by the Coroner.
Twelve other instances of suspected food poisoning were investigated,
but were not notified, and no specific cause was discovered.
Bakehouses.—There are 31 bakehouses in the district, 25 of which are
motive power. 250 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 6 instances, and the requests were complied
with in all cases.
Meat and Other Foods.—During 1950, 5,934 inspections were made
of foodshops and food preparing premises, 47 Informal Notices were
served under the Food and Drugs Act. 1938. and 1 Formal and 41 Informal
Notices were complied with, including 1 Formal and 14 Informal Notices
served in 1949.
Diseases of Animals Acts, 1894.1937.
(i) Regulation of Movement of Swine Order, 1950.—The Minister
f Agriculture and Fisheries made this Order, which became operative on
6th August, 1950, and prescribed an area, which included Ilford, in which
no sale of swine should be held in any market, fairground or saleyard
unless authorised by the Local Authority. Restrictions were also placed
on the movement of swine.
Notice was received in respect of the movement of 1 white sow and
10 white store pigs to an address in the Borough. The animals were
effectively isolated for the requisite period.
(ii) Parasitic Mange Order. 1938.—Notification was received of
suspected parasitic mange at stables at Newbury Park. Form A Detention
Notice was served on the occupier and copies sent to the Local Authority,
Police and Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. The suspicion was not
verified by a Veterinary Officer of the Ministry and the Form A Notice
was withdrawn.
(iii) Anthrax Order, 1938.—Notification was received that a pig (sow)
had died at the farm of a local hospital and that anthrax was suspected.
Form A Notice was served on the Hospital Authorities and the Ministry
of Agriculture and Fisheries was notified. The disease was subsequently
diagnosed as swine erysipelas and not anthrax.
(iv) Live Poultry (Regulation of Sales, Exhibitions and Movements)
Order, 1950. Poultry Carcases (Importation) Order. 1950.
Live Poultry (East Anglia) (Restrictions) and (England & Wales)
(RESTRICTIONS) Orders, 1950.—These Orders deal with the requirements
necessary to prevent the spread of Fowl Pest by controlling the movement
nd sale of live poultry and poultry carcases. No cases of Fowl Pest were
notified during 1950.