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Chingford 1946

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]

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CHEMICAL AND BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION
OF FOOD
The Counties Public Health Laboratories, 66, Victoria Street,
London, S.W.I, undertake bacteriological examinations for the
Council.

The following were forwarded for bacteriological examination during the year:—

No.Sample.Result.
243Cooked beefNo pathogenic organisms isolated
244Cooked ham
245Margarine
246Custard powder
247Self'raising flour

Dr. Bernard Dyer and Partners, Ltd., Peek House, 20,
Eastcheap, E.C.3, are the Public Analysts for the district.

The following articles were submitted for chemical examina' tion during the year in supplementation of the Essex County Council's Food and Drugs service:—

No.Sample.Result.
276Pasteurised MilkSatisfactory.
277Medicated LozengesNot regarded as properly des' cribed as "Med. Loz."
278ButterGenuine butter. No evidence of margarine.
279Meat—? horsefleshNot able to say sample was not beef.