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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 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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| No. Samples Taken | Pasteurised Milk | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methylene Blue Test | ||||
| Not Satisfied | Satisfied | |||
| 127 | 1 | 126 | ||
| No. Samples Taken | ||||
| Not Satisfied | Satisfied | |||
| 15 | - | 15 | ||
| No. Samples Taken | ||||
| Not Satisfied | Satisfied | |||
| 3 | - | 3 | ||
Bacteriological Examination of Milk Bottle Rinses
Bottle Rinse Samples - 29 Satisfactory- 25
Unsatisfactory - 4
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF CREAM
One sample of fresh cream was examined and gave a satisfactory
result.
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF ICE CREAM
105 samples were taken, the results being:—
Grade No. of Samples
1 65
2 18
3 16
4 6
In all cases after the results of sampling are known, the vendors and/
or manufacturers are made aware of the reports, and where the gradings are
3 or 4, a visit is made, methods of service or manufacture are investigated,
faults rectified and further samples taken.
CHEMICAL EXAMINATION OF ICE CREAM
Three samples were taken from local shops and were found to comply with
the standard.