Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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The following table gives details of samples taken:—
| Grade. | No. of Samples. | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory. | Unsatisfactory in one or more tests. | ||
| Pasteurised | 84 | 79 | 5 |
| Tuberculin Tested Pasteurised | 18 | 18 | _ |
| Tuberculin Tested | 14 | 12 | 2 |
| Sterilised | 4 | 4 | _ |
| Heat Treated | 26 | 20 | 6 |
| Totals | 146 | 133 | 13 |
Investigation was made into the unsatisfactory samples, and
remedial action followed.
There is one cowshed in the District and the average number
of cows kept is four.
The number of Retail Purveyors of Milk is 71. The majority
of these are the "general" shop type, and sell milk "as received"
in bottles.
One hundred and thirteen visits were paid to registered dealers
during the year and a good standard of cleanliness was maintained.
The Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1936.
The number of Licences granted for the sale of Milk under
Special Designations classified in the above Order was as follows:—
Dealers' Licences.
In respect of:— Supplementary Licences.
Pasteurised Milk 15 Pasteurised Milk 2
Tuberculin Tested Milk 10 Tuberculin Tested Milk 2
Bottling Licences.
Pasteurised Milk 2 Tuberculin Tested Milk 2
(b) Ice Cream.
Forty-six applications to manufacture or for the sale of this
commodity were received.
Licences were granted as follows:—
Manufacturers and Vendors 6
Vendors only 40