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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 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Methylene Blue Test | ||
| No. Samples Taken | Not Satisfied | Satisfied |
| - | ||
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
| Sterilised Milk | ||
|---|---|---|
| Turbidity Test | ||
| No. Samples Taken | Not Satisfied | Satisfied |
| - | ||
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
| Ultra Heat Treated Milk | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colony Count | ||
| No. Samples Taken | Not Satisfied | Satisfied |
| - | ||
Bacteriological Examination of Milk Bottle Rinses
Satisfactory - 23
Bottle Rinse Samples - 24
Unsatisfactory - 1
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF CREAM
Thirteen samples of fresh cream were examined with the following
results:— Grade No. of Samples
1 2
2 2
3 3
4 6
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF ICE CREAM
144 samples were taken, the results being:—
Grade No. of Samples
1 44
2 25
3 22
4 53
The majority of the unsatisfactory samples consisted of "soft" icecream
which is dispensed from machines located in cafes and restaurants.