[Report 1952] / Medical Officer of Health, Ashford U.D.C.

  • Ashford (Kent, England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1952
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Credit: [Report 1952] / Medical Officer of Health, Ashford U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    samples of milk are taken for examination for the presence of Tubercle Bacilli and during the year 24 such samples all gave negative results with one exception. In this case, all milk from the farm concerned was Pasteurised until a satisfactory sample was obtained, and all the cows were immediately examined by a Veterinary Surgeon. In addition samples are taken regularly under the Milk Testing Scheme of the Ministry cf Agriculture, whose Regional Laboratory is situated in the District, During the year, the following samples were taken for bacteriological examination,- Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Tuberculin Tested ... 4 1 Undesignated ... 18 - Pasteurised ... 8 - ■Ice Cream. A very large quantity of ice-cream is consumed by the Public not only during the Summer months but also throughout the Winter months. A high standard of hygiene in manufacture, storage and sale is therefore constantly .essential to maintain bacteriological purity. Regular inspection of premises is necessary to ensure the observance of scrupulous cleanliness with particular regard to the method by 'which it is served to the customer. Hand washing facilities must be provided with both hot and cold water and soap and clean towels feadily available. 53 shops sell pre-wrapped ice-cream only, and 10 shops and cafes sell unwrapped in addition to wrapped ice-cream. 37 samples were taken during the year of which 32 were calssified Grade 1, 3~-Grade 11, 2'- Grade 111, 0 - Grade IV by the County Laboratory (Methylene Blue Test), and no disease producing organisms were found. Where samples were not of Grade 1 standard investigations were made at both the retailers and manufacturers premises. There is only one manufacturer and the firm must comply with the Ice Cream (Heat Treatment etc.) Regulations, 1947 - 1951• All persons manufacturing, storing or selling ice-cream must register their premises with the Local Authority, (Pood and Drugs Act, 1948), excepting Clubs, Hotels, Restaurants, Theatres and Cinemas.