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Graded Milk.— All the samples of Tuberculin Tested milk
examined were found to be satisfactory. In regard to the Pasteurised
milk, thirteen of the samples exceeded the 100,000 bacteria per
millilitre allowed by the Milk (Special Designations) Order, but only
in one case was a count of 128,000 bacteria per millilitre exceeded.
All milks sold as pasteurised were examined for phosphatase for the
purpose of ascertaining the efficiency or otherwise of pasteurisation.
Ungraded Milk.-Of the 84 samples examined during the year,
67 contained fewer than 200,000 bacteria per millilitre, and in 79
samples coliform bacillus was absent in 0.01 millilitre. Where a milk
falls below this standard, it is assumed that the sample has not
attained the standard of bacterial cleanliness which could reasonably
be expected, and appropriate action is taken in all such cases to
secure an improvement in the bacteriological condition of the milk.
Tubercle Bacilli.—Forty-four samples of milk were examined
microscopically for the presence of acid-fast bacilli. A negative result
was obtained in each case.
MEAT.
The carcases of all animals intended for human consumption
and slaughtered in the Borough are inspected by a qualified Inspector
before being placed on the market.
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938.
On 1st April, 1940, the Corporation became the Food and Drugs
Authority for the Borough, and took over the duties under the Act
from the Surrey County Council.
The Corporation appointed H. Amphlett Williamns, Esq.,
A.C.G.F.C., F.I.C., of 1, Southwark Street, London, S.E.1, as Public
Analyst for the Borough.
The following table gives details of the samples obtained within
this district during the year. Eleven of the samples were taken by
officers of the Surrey County Council during the 1st quarter of the
year.
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