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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 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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CHEMICAL ANALYSES OF MILK
Forty-four samples of milk were submitted to the Public Analyst.
All were reported genuine.
The average composition was as follows:
Fat % 3.75
Solids-not-fat % 8.77
Total Solids % 12.52
ICE CREAM
Number of premises registered for the sale of ice cream 84
Number of manufacturers Nil
Number of inspections of premises 154
Forty-seven samples of ice cream (including ten ice lollies) were procured and submitted for bacteriological examination. 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 | 37 | 30 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Ice lolly | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
The unsatisfactory samples were manufactured by two firms in
premises outside the Borough. The authorities concerned were notified.
Following investigations by these Authorities repeat samples proved
satisfactory.
CHEMICAL ANALYSES OF ICE CREAM
Four samples of ice cream were submitted for analysis. All complied
with the standard. The average fat content of the samples varied between
11.0% and 12.3%. The average fat content was 11.7%.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES
Number of licensed slaughterhouses Nil
FOOD PREMISES
Total number of visits 1125
Total number of defects discovered and remedied 48
FOOD PREMISES IN THE DISTRICT
Bakers 15
Butchers 24
Catering Establishments 45
Chemists 12
Confectioners (sweets) 27
Fishmongers (including friers) 10
Greengrocers 33
Grocers 70
Licensed Premises 13
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