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) (RAW MILK)
REGULATIONS, 1949 to 1954
During the year the Council granted the following number of
licences under the above-named Regulations:—
Dealer's Licences (Tuberculin Tested) 22
Supplementary Licences (Tuberculin Tested) 15
One hundred and sixty-three samples of Graded Milk were
submitted for bacteriological examination. One was unsatisfactory and
a warning letter was sent to the firm concerned.
BAKEHOUSES
The number of bakehouses in the district is six.
Fifty visits have been paid.
DAIRIES
There is one registered dairy and pasteurising establishment
within the district.
During the year twenty-one visits of inspection were paid.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES
There are two licenced slaughterhouses in the borough; 806
visits have been paid.
SLAUGHTER OF ANIMALS ACTS, 1933 TO 1958
Fifteen licences were issued to slaughtermen in accordance with
the requirements of the above Acts, three being licences to slaughter
under supervision only.