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Wealdstone 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wealdstone]
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22
UNSOUND FOOD,
During the year the following articles of food were
condemned:—
7 Pig carcases and all offal, Diseased 230 lbs,
4 Bovine livers, Diseased 68 „
3 Bovine heads and tongues, Diseased 78 „
2 Bovine lungs, Diseased
Tomatoes, Unsound 29½ „
Bakehouses.
Number in district 5
Contraventions of Factory Acts 6
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
The Middlesex County Council is the Authority under the above Acts. I am indebted to the Chief Officer, Public Control Department, for the following list of samples taken in the Council's area during the year
| Article. | Number Taken. | Adulterated. |
|---|---|---|
| Apples | 1 | 0 |
| Butter | 4 | 0 |
| Cocoa | 2 | 0 |
| Cream | 1 | 1 |
| Milk | 68 | 1 |
| Milk, separated | 2 | 0 |
| 78 | 2 |
PREVALENCE OF, AND CONTROL OVER,
INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
During the period under review, with the exception
of the year 1921, when the number of cases of Scarlet
Fever and Diphtheria was above the average, there has
been no noteworthy incidence of infectious disease in the
district.
Three cases of Encephalitis Lethargica have been
notified, one in 1921, one in 1924, and one in 1925.
Only three "return" cases of Scarlet Fever have
occurred, and these were all notified during the year 1921.
Scarlet Fever patients who can be adequately isolated at
home are subjected to the Milne Treatment. This is
performed by a Nurse employed by the Council.