[Report 1964] / Medical Officer of Health, Gloucester R.D.C.

  • Gloucester (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1964
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Credit: [Report 1964] / Medical Officer of Health, Gloucester R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Following the Aberdeen typhoid outbreak in May and June a large number of tins of corned beef were inspected at food premises in the district but no tins from the associated source were found. A number of unsatisfactory tins were, however, destroyed as a precaution. At the request of the Ministry of Health, arrangements were made for Mr. Lars Sten Svedberg of Sweden to study the Council's food administration together with that of other selected local authorities, on behalf of the World Health Organisation. I am indebted to the various factory managements which co-operated in opening their premises during the visits which made up part of the programme. MILK SUPPLIES The various dairies in the district are visited regularly and the operators have been most co-operative in maintaining a high standard. Fewer complaints were received than in previous years of con- taminated milk bottles and no statutory action was necessary. There are signs that the more hygienic milk carton is not making the headway one would have hoped and it is likely that the milk bottle will continue to pose its problems for the foreseeable future. Anthrax Order, 1938 No cases of anthrax were confirmed during the year. FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955 Public Health (Meat) Regulations 1924-52 Slaughterhouses (Hygiene) Regulations 1958 Slaughter of Animals (Prevention of Cruelty) Regulations 1958 Meat Inspection Regulations, 1963