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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
Ilford 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Milk Supplies to Maintained Schools. — These are sampled monthly and after unsatisfactory results.
The following results were obtained:-
| Grade of Milk | Total | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory | Remarks on unsatisfactory results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculin Tested (Pasteurized) Milk | 56 | 56 | _ | _ |
| Tuberculin Tested Milk (Farm bottled) | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| Pasteurized Milk | 51 | 51 | - | - |
| Sterilized | 23 | 23 | - | - |
(iv) BIOLOGICAL TESTS. — Two samples of milk were submitted
to a biological test for tuberculosis. Both proved to be negative.
(v) MILK AND DAIRIES ORDERS, 1926 and 1938: INSPECTION
OF DAIRY HERDS. — Two examinations were made by the Veterinary
Officers of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The Ministry's
Divisional Officer states that no cows were found to be suffering from
tuberculosis. No samples of milk were sent for bacteriological examination.
(vi) LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. — 3 complaints of the presence of
foreign bodies in milk were received and investigated. Letters of warning
were sent to thebottlers and distributors in two cases.
(vii) REGISTRATION. - No application for registration was refused
during the year.
ICE CREAM
(i) REGISTRATION.
Section 158, Essex County Council Act, 1933. In 1948, the Council
delegated to the Public Health Committee its powers and duties with
regard to the granting, refusal or revocation of registration, including