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In November reminders were sent that a complete specimen
meal should be kept for at least 48 hours and if possible in a
refrigerator. Each item of the meal was to be kept separately in
glass jars which were supplied. Ideally a specimen meal should be
kept from each service, especially if from different kitchens, but
obviously there is a limit to what can be done in order to preserve
laboratory specimens in case of any subsequent food poisoning.
Inspection.—Mr. W. Richards, Chief Public Health Inspector,
reports as follows:—
"During 1956, the following inspections were carried out:—
Schools 45 School Kitchens 68
"Various types of defects were found as a result of these
inspections; those of a minor character being reported direct to the
Education Architect.
"Major defects found included insufficient sanitary accommodation
and washing accommodation. These were reported through
the School Medical Officer to the Borough Education Officer.
"Unsatisfactory conditions mainly in respect of food handling
and equipment were found in the school kitchens. Advice and
instructions were given to the staff in respect of these matters.
"Lectures in respect of clean food (see above) were given
to the school kitchen staff by Dr. Poole and myself on two occasions.
These lectures were attended by most of the staff, and it is hoped
that considerable benefit was obtained by them."
Milk in Schools Scheme.—The arrangements detailed in
previous reports were continued in 1956, all the milk supplied being
pasteurised milk sold under licence.
Nine samples of pasteurised milk were taken by the Public
Health Inspectors for bacteriological examination during the year.
All satisfied the methylene blue and phosphatase tests.
Sampling for biological tests (tuberculosis) has also been
carried out at one local dairy on delivery of milk from various farms.
This dairy supplies the milk to. some schools. Of 69 results from
these samples, only one was unsatisfactory and this was duly
reported to the County Medical Officer of Health for appropriate
action at the farm in question.
15. CO-OPERATION
(a) Co-operation of Parents'.
The following table shows the attendance of parents during
1956 at the periodic medical inspections:—