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It will be observed that seven of the twenty samples examined were
reported as unsatisfactory but that tubercle bacilli was considered to be
absent 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.
Milk-in-Schools Scheme.—Seven samples of milk supplied to schools
in the district were taken by the Essex County Council for bacteriological
examination. These were reported to be satisfactory.
Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928.—Twenty-nine samples of
milk were taken from distributors and submitted for analysis. One sample
was certified by the Public Analyst as deficient in milk fat to the extent of
at least five per cent, of the normal quantity proper to natural milk; the
remainder of the samples were certified as being genuine milk.
The sample in question was taken from a distributor from an adjoining
district and upon enquiry it appeared that samples which had recently been
taken from milk consignments on their delivery at the dairy had given