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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 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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CHEMICAL ANALYSES OF MILK
Fourteen 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 103
Number of manufacturersNil
Number of inspections of premises 35
Eighteen 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 | 18 | 18 | - | - | - | ||
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
Bakehouses6
Bakers 10
Butchers 24
Catering Establishments 81
Chemists 11
Confectioners (sweets) 45
Fishmongers (including friers) 10
Greengrocers27
Grocers63
Licensed Premises11
Food Factories 3
27