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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 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Mitcham]
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| Beer Glass Swabs | Coliform Bacilli. | Bact. Coli | Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colony Count (per glass). | Type I. | Satisfactory. | Unsatisfactory. | |||
| Present. | Absent. | Present. | Absent. | |||
| Under 100 | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | — |
| 100-200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 200-500 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | - |
| 500-1,000 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| 1,000-1,500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1,500-2,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2,000 and over | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| Total | 3 | 8 | — | 3 | 8 | 3 |
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 (Pre-packed Milk) Licences—
Pasteurised 1
Sterilised 3
Pasteurised and Tuberculin Tested 1
Pasteurised, Sterilised and Tuberculin Tested 3
One hundred and seventy-four samples of graded milk were
submitted for bacteriological examination. All were satisfactory save
four from a milk vending machine. On representations being made to
the supplier, milk of a different designation was supplied and further
samples from the machine were satisfactory.
BAKEHOUSES
The number of bakehouses in the district is five.
Thirty-one visits have been paid.
DAIRIES
There is one registered dairy and pasteurising establishment
within the district.
During the year 29 visits of inspection were paid.