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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 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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CHEMICAL ANALYSES OF MILK
Thirteen samples of milk were submitted to the Public Analyst. One
sample failed to satisfy the tests applied to it.
ICE CREAM
Number of premises registered for the sale of ice cream 101
Number of manufacturers Nil
Number of inspections of premises 17
Thirteen 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 | 13 | 12 | — | 1 | — |
CHEMICAL ANALYSES OF ICE CREAM
One sample of ice cream was submitted for analysis. It complied
with the standard.
SLAUGHTERHOUSES
Number of licensed slaughterhouses Nil
FOOD PREMISES IN THE DISTRICT
Bakehouses 6
Bakers 10
Butchers 23
Catering Establishments 75
Chemists 8
Confectioners (sweets) 43
Fishmongers (including friers) 10
Greengrocers 26
Grocers 54
Licensed Premises 11
Food Factories 3
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