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(ii) Tasting 2nd grade cheese is not a pleasant occupation and
was only justified in this instance to further our knowledge and to
ascertain if possible the level at which symtoms of poisoning would
take place in the potentially dangerous brands.
(iii) It is paradoxical that a country like New Zealand, with
world famed high quality dairy products and with the highest
standards of hygiene, should be faced with a problem which presumably
arose through a vigorous attack on staphylococcal mastitis
in cows by the use of penicillin.
(iv) This is a further warning against the widespread and
indiscriminate use of antibiotics.
In the first instance I must acknowledge the very great help and
advice given by Dr. Betty Hobbs throughout;and also that given by
Dr. H. H. Merivale, Professor R. Knox, Dr. J. Ross and Dr. M. T.
Parker.