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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Croydon 1965

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Bacteriological Examinations of Milk
Daring the year the following samples of milk were examined:
Pasteurised Milk 208
Sterilised Milk 42
Untreated Milk 6

Table: The following table summarises the results of the bacteriological examinations of Pasteurised, Sterilised and Untreated milk samples during the year:-

The following table summarises the results of the bacteriological examinations of Pasteurised, Sterilised and Untreated milk samples during the year:-

Untreated MilkMethyline Blue Test
No. Samples TakenNot SatisfiedSatisfied
6-6

Table: The above samples of raw milk were also examined for the presence of brucella abortus and antibiotics. In all cases the results of the tests were negative.

The above samples of raw milk were also examined for the presence of brucella abortus and antibiotics. In all cases the results of the tests were negative.

Pasteurised Milk
Methyline Blue TestPhosphatase Test
No. Samples TakenNot SatisfiedSatisfiedNot SatisfiedSatisfied
2087201-208
Sterilised Milk
No. Samples Taken 42Turbidity Teat
Not SatisfiedSatisfied 42

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Bacteriological Examination of Milk Bottle Rinses
Satisfactory - 18
Bottle Rinse Samples - 18 Unsatisfactory -
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF CREAM
Five samples of fresh cream were examined and produced
satisfactory results.