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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 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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CHEMICAL ANALYSES OF MILK
Fifteen samples of milk were submitted to the Public Analyst. All
were reported genuine.
The average composition was as follows:
Fat %3.51
Solids-not-fat % 8.61
Total Solids % 12.12
ICE CREAM
Number of premises registered for the sale of ice cream 99
Number of manufacturers Nil
Number of inspections of premises 26
Twenty-two 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 | 22 | 21 | 1 | - | — |
Three samples of Ice lolly were submitted for bacteriological examination
and passed the tests applied to them.
CHEMICAL ANALYSES OF ICE CREAM
Two samples of ice cream were submitted for analysis. Both complied
with the standard.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES
Number of licensed slaughterhouses .. Nil
FOOD PREMISES IN THE DISTRICT
Bakehouses 6
Bakers 11
Butchers 25
Catering Establishments 82
Chemists10
Confectioners (sweets) 44
Fishmongers (including friers) 10
Greengrocers 27
Grocers 67
Licensed Premises 11
Bakehouses 6
Food Factories 4
Total number of visits 384
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