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Fulham 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham]
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There is one pasteurising establishment in the
Borough.
Under the order there are five special designations applied to milk and the following are the bacteriological standards laid down by the Order:—
| Type of Milk. | Maximum number of bacteria, per c.c. | |
|---|---|---|
| "Certified" | 30,000 | No Bacillus Coli in 1 /10th. c.c. |
| Grade "A" (T.T.) | 200,000 | No Bacillus Coli in l/100th. c.c. |
| Grade "A" | 200,000 | do. |
| Grade "A" (Pasteurised) | do. 30,000 | No Bacillus Coli in 1 /10th. c.c. |
| Pasteurised | 100,000 | No standard. |
Schedule on page 94 gives details of samples taken
lor bacteriological examination during 1932. It will be
seen that in 110 case was the standard for bacteria, etc.,
laid down in the Order exceeded and in many instances
the results may be regarded as exceptionally good.
In addition to sampling the designated milks referred
to in the Order, it is customary for the Council's
Sampling Officer to purchase for bacteriological examination
samples of milk which is sold as "ordinary" and is
not therefore subject to a licence. Practically all the
milk retailed by Fulham dairymen is pasteurised by the
wholesalers although not sold as such by the retailer.
Schedule on page 94 gives the results of examinations
made of "ordinary" milk and although there is
no legal maximum laid down regarding the number of
bacteria per cubic centimeter permitted in such milk,
in all cases where the number is excessive, the Sampling
Officer makes careful investigation in order to ascertain
the probable cause of contamination and advises the
dairymen.
The following are typical cases giving rise to high
bacteriological counts and in which assistance has been
given:—