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On making enquiries at the dairy it was found that the bottles
had been passed through the washing machine and had escaped the
notice of the examiner.
The manager of the dairy stated that householders used empty
milk bottles for many purposes. Bottles that had contained varnish,
floor polish, paint, cement, etc., were often returned to the dairy.
As it is impossible to clean such bottles they are broken up to
prevent them from being put into circulation again.
Bottles which are not grossly contaminated are sometimes
missed and put through the washing plant, and in some cases the
moisture on the bottle makes it very difficult to see particles of dirt
which may be adherent on the sides.
All householders oxpect milk to be delivered in clean bottles
and should therefore not make use of the bottles for any other
purpose. Care also should be taken to see that empty bottles are
not left on pavements or in places where, not only are they liable
to be broken and become a source of danger, but also are liable to
become fouled by dogs.
Public opinion plays a large part in securing a pure food
supply ; surely it is not too much to ask for public co-operation
with suppliers and dealers, and so help forward this vital public
health function.
SAMPLING OF MILK.