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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
Beddington and Wallington 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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CHEMICAL ANALYSES OF MILK
Tenty-six samples of milk were submitted to the Public Analyst.
All were reported genuine.
The average composition was as follows:
Fat % 3.83
Solids-not-fat % 8.84
Total Solids % 12.67
ICE CREAM
Number of premises registered for the sale of ice cream 79
Number of manufacturers 1
Number of inspections of premises 177
the results are set out in the following table:—
| Type | No. of Samples | Methylene Blue Test | Coliforms | Faecal Coli present | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Present in 1/10 ml. | |||
| Ice cream | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | 3 | — |
| Ice lolly | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
CHEMICAL ANALYSES OF ICE CREAM
Ten samples of ice cream were submitted for analysis. Two failed to
comply with the standard. The average fat content of the samples varied
between 2-8% and 11-3%. The average fat content was 7-8%.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES
Number of licensed slaughterhouses Nil
FOOD PREMISES
Total number of visits 879
Total number of defects discovered and remedied 44
FOOD PREMISES IN THE DISTRICT
Bakers 12
Butchers 24
Catering Establishments 44
Chemists 12
Confectioners (sweets) 29
Fishmongers (including friers) 12
Greengrocers 33
Grocers 70
Licensed Premises 13
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