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Grade A (Tuberculin Tested) Milk. Of the 11 samples examined, none was reported to
contain bacteria in excess of the standard, the figures ranging from 1,850 to 94,500 bacteria
per c.c.
Grade A (Pasteurised) Milk. Four samples were examined during the year and the results
were excellent, one sample containing as few as 85 bacteria per c.c., whilst the highest count
recorded was 1,920 bacteria per c.c.
Pasteurised Milk. In none of the 94 samples examined was the bacteriological limit
exceeded, the highest count being 57,000 bacteria per c.c., whilst the lowest was 1,800.
Ordinary Milk. There is, of course, no legal bacteriological standard for this milk, but
the 23 samples which were taken during the year were satisfactory, the average bacteriological
content per c.c. being 35,652.
In addition to the above, seven samples of raw milk, two of carton milk and one of
homgenised milk were examined and satisfactory reports received in each case.
FOOD AND DRUGS—ADULTERATION, ETC.
During the year one thousand and two articles of food and drugs were purchased or
taken by Inspector Gammack in his capacity as Sampling Officer, and were submitted to the
Public Analyst for analysis. The samples were taken under the Food and Drugs
(Adulteration) Act, 1928 and other Acts, Regulations and Orders relating to foodstuffs.
Of these, 40, or 3.99%, were reported to be adulterated or not up to standard. Full
details of the adulterated samples, together with particulars of action taken, will be found
on page 83, 84 and 85.