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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
Surbiton 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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Food Poisoning
There were no outbreaks of food poisoning and no deaths from
this cause. Four cases were notified; in one case the causative
organism was identified as C1. Welchii, whilst no cause for the
others could be found.
NATIONAL ASSISTANCE ACT, 1948.
It was not necessary to take action under Section 47 of the
National Assistance Act, 1948.
FACTORIES ACTS, 1937 and 1948.
1. INSPECTIONS for purposes of provisions as to health (including inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors).
| Premises | Number on Register | Inspections | Written Notices | Occupiers Prosecuted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (i) Factories in which Sections 1,2,3,4 and 6, are to be enforced by Local Authorities. | 35 | 48 | 1 | - |
| (ii) Factories not included in (i) in which Section7 is enforced by the Local Authority. | 224 | 294 | 17 | - |
| (iii) Other premises under the Act (excluding outworkers' premises) | 7 | 12 | - | - |
| TOTAL | 266 | 354 | 18 | - |
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