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BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF CREAM
Ten samples of fresh cream were examined and in one case the
result was unsatisfactory. In this case the manufacturing process
was investigated and amendments suggested which produced
satisfactory results.
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS OF ICE CREAM
223 samples were taken, the results being as under:-
Grade No. of
Samples
1 168
2 37
310
4 8
Of the total samples taken, 18 (8.07 per cent.) failed to
reach a satisfactory standard of bacterial purity.
In all cases after the results of sampling are known, the
vendors and/or manufacturers are made aware of the results, and
where the Gradings are 3 or 4, then a visit is made, methods of
service or manufacture are investigated, faults rectified and
further samples taken.
CHEMICAL EXAMINATIONS OF ICE CREAM
Ten samples were taken from local manufacturers and were
found to comply with the standard.

Summary of Sauries
During 1958 samples were obtained and submitted to the
Public Analyst as follows:-