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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
Mitcham 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Mitcham]
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Beer Glass Swabs.
| Colony Count (per glass). | Coliform Bacilli. | Bact. Coli Type I. | Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory. | Unsatisfactory. | |||||
| Present. | Absent. | Present. | Absent. | |||
| Under 100 | 2 | 9 | — | 2 | 11 | — |
| 100-200 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| 200-500 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| 500-1,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1,000-1,500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1,500-2,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2,000 and over | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 2 | 11 | - | 2 | 12 | 1 |
The results of the swabs were sent to the establishments concerned
and visits were paid to premises where the results were
unsatisfactory.
MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATION) REGULATIONS, 1960
During the year the Council granted the following number of
licences: —
Dealer's Licences—
Pasteurised 8
Sterilised 5
Tuberculin Tested 2
One hundred and sixty-eight samples of Graded Milk were
submitted for bacteriological examination. Two were unsatisfactory,
but subsequent samples from the same suppliers were up to standard.
BAKEHOUSES
The number of bakehouses in the district is five.
Forty-eight visits have been paid.
DAIRIES
There is one registered dairy and pasteurising establishment
within the district.
During the year 24 visits of inspection were paid.