[Report 1940] / Medical Officer of Health, West Lancashire R.D.C.

  • West Lancashire (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1940
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Credit: [Report 1940] / Medical Officer of Health, West Lancashire R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Of the other six samples, two were taken from milk produced in Rufford and one from milk produced in Maghull. These three samples were examined for cleanliness. The remaining three samples were taken from milk produced in Hesketh Bank and examined for Brucella Abortus. The results of four of the tests proved satisfatory and two unsatisfactory. All the examinations were carried out by the Pathological Depart¬ ment of the Liverpool University. Of 18 samples taken in the district under the Sale of Food and Drugs Act, 1928, none were adulterated. Tuberculosis.—As a result of notification from Medical Officers of Health that tubercle bacilli had been discovered in milk produced in West Lan¬ cashire, three inspections of herds were made by County Veterinary Inspectors during the year. These inspections were made in Hesketh Bank, Tarleton and Rufford. Two animals were dealt with under the Tuberculosis Order, 1938. SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT. As from July, 1940, this Act has been administered by the County Sanitary Inspectors. The work was previously carried out by the County Police. The accompanying figures have been supplied by the County Council. Number of samples of milk taken . 18 Number of samples of other foods taken . 16 No proceedings were instituted in connection with any of the above samples. BAKEHOUSES. There are twelve bakehouses in the district, distributed as follows :—Aughton 4, Bickerstaffe 1, Hesketh Bank 1, Maghull 2, North Meols 1, Scarisbrick 1, Tarleton 2. All these premises are kept in a clean condition. SLAUGHTERHOUSES. Private slaughtering has been abolished for the duration of the War. FACTORIES. The total number of Factories with and without mechanical power is 180. 288 inspections were made during 1940; 11 defects were found, 12 defects were remedied.