London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Wandsworth 1932

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]

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Food and Food Premises. 89
result of these examinations 12 of the samples were submitted for
a biological examination at the Lister Institute. In no instance
was the Tubercle Bacillus isolated.
One sample of pasteurised milk was submitted for bacteriological
examination in order to see if the bacterial content was
within the prescribed standard ; this sample was found to comply
with the Regulations.
Butter and Margarine.
204 samples of butter were submitted for analysis during the
year and all were reported to be genuine.
17 samples of margarine were submitted for analysis and
all were reported genuine.
Other Articles.
498 samples were submitted under this heading. The results
are given in the Public Analysts' Report.