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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 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]

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CHEMICAL ANALYSES OF MILK
Ten samples of milk were submitted to the Public Analyst. All
were reported genuine.
ICE CREAM
Number of premises registered for the sale of ice cream 102
Number of manufacturers Nil
Number of inspections of premises 48

Table: Thirty-two samples of ice cream were procured and submitted for bacteriological examination. The results are set out in the following table:—

Thirty-two samples of ice cream were procured and submitted for bacteriological examination. The results are set out in the following table:—

TypeNo. of SamplesMethylene Blue Test
Grade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4
Ice cream3231—1—

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CHEMICAL ANALYSES OF ICE CREAM
Four samples of ice cream were submitted for analysis. All complied
with the standard.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES
Number of licensed slaughterhouses Nil
FOOD PREMISES IN THE DISTRICT
Bakehouses 6
Bakers 11
Butchers 24
Catering Establishments 82
Chemists 11
Confectioners (sweets) 45
Fishmongers (including friers) 10
Greengrocers 27
Grocers 64
Licensed Premises 11
Food Factories 3
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