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CHEMICAL AND BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS.
Work of this nature is carried out when required by H. Amphlett
Williams, Esq., Ph.D.(Lond.), A.C.G.F.C., F.R.I.C., Public Analyst, and
the Public Health Laboratory Service.
OUTBREAKS OF FOOD POISONING, AND CLEAN FOOD CAMPAIGN.
There were no outbreaks of illness associated with identifiable contaminated
agents or food materials during the year. Six single cases
notified as food poisoning were investigated, but the cause in these
alleged cases could not be discovered. Two cases, however, were thought
to be associated with an outbreak of food poisoning which occurred in
the district of London in which the patients worked.
The Sanitary Inspectors, by exhortation and distribution of appropriate
literature, have continued to draw the attention of caterers and
food purveyors to the importance of cleanliness in the conduct of their
businesses if ill-health from this source is to be avoided. No specific
campaign was undertaken in the Borough during the year, as it was felt
that the constant supervisory work of the Sanitary Inspectors, and their
close association with the persons in the trade in the district, was a more
effective measure in spreading the requisite knowledge. Some of the
Sanitary Inspectors have undertaken lectures to interested groups on
the subject of clean food.
NUTRITION.
The general standard of nutrition amongst infants and toddlers
attending infant welfare centres remains on a reasonably high level.
No gross vitamin deficiencies were noted and it would appear that mothers
are taking full advantage of the Government scheme for the provision of
welfare foods. Since the transfer of the services to the Surrey County
Council, proprietary brands of vitamin preparations, in addition to those
provided under the Government's welfare food scheme, have been offered
for sale at reduced charges to parents attending infant welfare centres.
This service has been much appreciated, as many children cannot digest
cod liver oil, and, in some cases, orange juice.
SHELL FISH (MOLLUSCAN).
Only a small quantity of shell fish is marketed in the district, and is
obtained chiefly from Billingsgate Market, London.
ADOPTIVE ACTS AND BYE-LAWS
The following Acts have been adopted:—
Public Health Acts (Amendment) Act, 1890, Parts I, II and III.
Public Health Acts (Amendment) Act, 1907, Parts I to VI and
VIII to X.
Private Street Works Act, 1892.
Public Health Act, 1925.
Public Libraries Acts, 1892-1919.
Small Dwellings Acquisition Acts, 1899-1923,
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