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 Mitcham]
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MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATION) ORDER, 1923.
Daring the year the Council granted the following number of
licences under the above named Order:—
Grade A. (T.T.) 5
Grade A. 1
Certified 5
Pasteurised 6
SLAUGHTER HOUSES.
There are seven slaughter houses, of which two are registered
and five are licensed.
During the year 618 visits of inspection were made and in three
instances defects were discovered.
For details of meat inspection see the Chief Sanitary Inspector's
report.
BAKEHOUSES.
The number of bakehouses in the district is 16. Ninety visits
have been paid and no defects were found.
PIGGERIES.
There are 19 piggeries in the district. One hundred and sixtytwo
visits were paid.
OTHER FOOD PREPARING PLACES.
There are five other premises in which food is prepared for
human consumption. All of these have been systematically visited.
NUTRITION.
Mothers attending the Welfare Centres have been given leaflets
containing recipes of economical and nutritious dishes. The health
visitors also give advice on this matter when the opportunity occurs.