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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
Chingford 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]
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| No. | Type | Colonies per ml. on Agar @ 37°c in 48 hrs. | Coliform Test (3 tubes) | Bact. coli. Test (3 tubes) | Ministry Grade Hours/ Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 373 | Hot mix | 100,000 | 3/3 | 0/3 | 0 /IV |
| 374 | Hot mix | 23,000 | 3/3 | 1/3 | 3 /II |
| 375 | Hot mix | 1,100 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 4 /II |
| 376 | Hot mix | 180,000 | 1/3 | 0/3 | ½/III |
| 377 | Hot mix | 13,000 | 3/3 | 0/3 | 4½/1 |
| 378 | Hot mix | 40,000 | 3/3 | 0/3 | 3 /II |
| 379 | Hot mix | 1,600 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 4½/I |
| 380 | Hot mix | 5,000 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 3 /II |
| 381 | Hot mix | 1,500 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 2½/11 |
| 382 | Hot mix | 200 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 4½/I |
| 383 | Hot mix | 400,000 | 3/3 | 0/3 | ½/III |
| 384 | Hot mix | 300 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 4½/I |
| 385 | Hot mix | 8,000 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 4½/I |
| 386 | Hot mix | 120,000 | 3/3 | 0/3 | 2½/II |
| 387 | Hot mix | 15,000 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 4½/I |
| 388 | Hot mix (choc, ice) | 36,000 | 0/3 | 0/3. | 3½/II |
| 389 | Hot mix | 700 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 4½/I |
| 390 | Hot mix | 800 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 4½/I |
| 391 | Hot mix | 9,500 | 2/3 | 1/3 | 2½/II |
| 392 | Hot mix | 600 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 4½/I |
| 393 | Hot mix | 700 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 4½/I |
| 394 | Hot mix | 7,200 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 4½/I |
| 395 | Hot mix | 500 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 4½/I |
| 396 | Hot mix | 800 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 4½/I |
| 397 | Hot mix | 300 | 0/3 | 0/3 | 4½/I |
Swimming Pool Water.
Three samples of water were taken from the Larkswood Swimming
Pool during the season, and were reported on satisfactorily
by the Bacteriologist.
Chemical Examinations.
Dr. Bernard Dyer and Partners Ltd., Peek House, 20, Eastcheap,
E.C.3, are the Public Analysts for the district.
Two samples were submitted for chemical examination during
the year, in supplementation of the Essex County Council's Food
and Drugs Service, and these are set out below:—
No. Sample Result
312 Curried fish No harmful arsenical or metallic con'
tamination.
313 Salad dressing No significant infestation with moulds.
Considered to be fit for human
consumption.
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