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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Almond Culinary Flavour 1
Bloater Paste 1
Horseradish Cream 1
Veal and Ham Paste 1
Mincemeat 1
High Protein Food 1
Crab and Lobster
Fish Paste 1
Pepper Flavoured
Condiment 1
" Gravylets" 1
Gravy Powder 1
Yorkshire Pudding
Powder 1
Custard Powder 1
Children's Bronchial Syrup 1
All samples were satisfactory, with the exception of three
formal samples (Pork Sausage 1, Ice-cream 1, Non-brewed
Vinegar 1) and four informal samples (Malt Vinegar 1, Ice-cream
2, Children's Bronchial Syrup 1). A warning letter was sent in
each of these cases.
On complaints being received the following cases were reported
to the Public Health Committee:—
Three dirty milk bottles.
One of glass in milk bottle.
One of maggots in bacon.
Two of foreign bodies in bread.
Legal action was not taken against the firms concerned but
all received warning letters.
Ice-Cream.
Four premises in the Borough are registered for the manufacture
of ice-cream, and 122 for the storage of ice-cream. Two
hundred and twelve visits were paid during the year.
Sixty-two samples of ice-cream were taken and examined for
bacteriological purity. Thirty samples were also tested for fat
content. The results are tabulated below: —
Provisional Grade. | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
I | II | III | IV | |
Coliforms absent | 25 | 5 | — | — |
Coliforms present in l/10th ml | 14 | 5 | 11 | 2 |
Fæcal coli present (in addition to above) | — | — | 2 | — |