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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
Wanstead and Woodford 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]
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| No. | No. of Bacteria per 1 ml. | Presence of Bacillus Coliform. | Presence of Tubercle Bacilli. | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16,000 | 0.01 ml. | Considered free | Unsatisfactory | |
| 5 | 7,000 | Absent | Considered free | Satisfactory |
| 6 | 9,400 | Absent | Considered free | Satisfactory |
| 12 | 31,000 | 0.001 ml. | ... | Unsatisfactory |
| 18 | 16,000 | 0.01 ml. | ... | Unsatisfactory |
| 19 | 22,000 | 0.01 ml. | ... | Unsatisfactory |
| 20 | 480,000 | 0.01 ml. | Considered free | Unsatisfactory |
| 21 | 72,000 | 0.001 ml. | Considered free | Unsatisfactory |
| 22 | 180,000 | 0.001 mi. | Test inconclusive | Unsatisfactory |
| 23 | 600,000 | 0.001 ml. | Unsatisfactory | |
| 24 | 24,000 | Absent | Considered free | Satisfactory |
| 25 | 18,000 | Absent | Test inconclusive | Satisfactory |
| 26 | 25,000 | Absent | Considered free | Satisfactory |
| 27 | 48,000 | Absent | Test inconclusive | Satisfactory |
| 28 | 240,000 | 0.01 ml. | ... | Unsatisfactory |
| 29 | 110,000 | 0.01 ml. | ... | Unsatisfactory |
| 30 | 180,000 | 0 01 ml. | ... | Unsatisfactory |
| 31 | 120,000 | 0.001 ml. | ... | Unsatisfactory |
| 32 | 8,500 | Absent | Considered free | Satisfactory |
| 33 | 13,000 | Absent | ... | Satisfactory |
| 34 | 15,800 | 0.01 ml. | Considered free | Unsatisfactory |
| 35 | 9,000 | Absent | Considered free | Satisfactory |
| 36 | 190,000 | 0.001 ml. | ... | Unsatisfactory |
| 37 | 3,200 | Absent | ... | Satisfactory |
| 38 | 22,000 | 0.01 ml. | ... | Unsatisfactory |
| 39 | 7,100 | Absent | ... | Satisfactory |
| 44 | 210,000 | 0.001 ml. | ... | Unsatisfactory |
| 45 | 42,000 | 0.01 ml. | ... | Unsatisfactory |
| 46 | 4,800 | Absent | ... | Satisfactory |
| 47 | 96,000 | 0.01 ml. | ... | Unsatisfactory |
| 48 | 520,000 | 0.01 ml. | ... | Unsatisfactory |
| 51 | 11,000 | Absent | ... | Satisfactory |
| 52 | 6,600 | Absent | ... | Satisfactory |
It will be observed that nineteen of the thirty-three samples examined
were reported as unsatisfactory also that tubercle bacilli was considered
to be free in all samples tested.
The samples recorded as unsatisfactory were taken from producers
consignments on delivery at the distributors premises and include consecutive
samples taken prior to satisfactory results being reported. Particulars
relating to the unsatisfactory samples were forwarded to the
authorities concerned with the production of the milk in question and the
co-operation of their Inspectors was obtained with regard to conditions
affecting the milk supply on the producers premises.