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Walthamstow 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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32
E.— INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD
The following is contributed by the Chief Sanitary
Inspector:—
(a) Milk Supply.
Designated Milk.
During the year 144 samples of milk were submitted to the
Counties Laboratories for bacteriological examination, including
Phosphatase, Methylene Blue and Turbidity tests.
These samples of milk were taken from roundsmen during the
course of delivery or on arrival at Schools. They include the
bi-monthly sampling of the two dairymen holding Pasteuriser's
Licences.
The following table gives details of samples taken:—
| Grade | No. of Samples | Results | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory (Methylene Blue Test) | ||
| Pasteurised | 116 | 111 | 5 |
| Tuberculin Tested Pasteurised | 24 | 4 | – |
| Sterilised | 4 | 24 | – |
| Totals | 144 | 139 | 5 |
* Maximum Atmospheric Shade Temperature: 62 F.—2; 65 F.—2.
Biological Test.
No samples were submitted owing to the temporary cancellation
of scheme.
The Milk (Special Designation) (Pasteurised & Sterilised
Milk) Regulations, 1949 & 1950.
The Milk (Special Designation) (Raw Milk) Regulation, 1949.
Licences for the sale of milk under Special Designations were
granted as follows:—
Dealers' Licences.
Pasteurised 46
Sterilised 87
Tuberculin Tested 24
Licences (Plant).
Pasteurisers 2
Supplementary Licences.
Pasteurised 9
Sterilised 10
Tuberculin Tested 9
Tuberculin Tested (Dealers) 2