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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 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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CHEMICAL ANALYSES OF MILK
Thirty-nine samples of milk were submitted to the Public Analyst.
All were reported genuine.
The average composition was as follows:
Fat % 3.87
Solids-not-fat % 8.75
Total Solids % 12.62
ICE CREAM
Number of premises registered for the sale of ice cream 90
Number of manufacturers Nil
Number of inspections of premises 93
Twenty-nine samples of ice cream were procured and submitted for bacteriological examination. The results are set out in the following table:—
| Type | No. of Samples | Methylene Blue Test | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | ||
| Ice cream | 29 | 28 | 1 | — | — |
CHEMICAL ANALYSES OF ICE CREAM
Three samples of ice cream were submitted for analysis. All complied
with the standard. The fat content of the samples varied between
10.0% and 14.4%.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES
Number of licensed slaughterhouses Nil
FOOD PREMISES
Total number of visits 937
Total number of defects or contraventions 688
FOOD PREMISES IN THE DISTRICT
Bakers 16
Butchers 24
Catering Establishments 64
Chemists 12
Confectioners (sweets) 39
Fishmongers (including friers) 10
Greengrocers 26
Grocers 68
Licensed Premises 13
Bakehouses 6
Food Factories 3
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