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BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF "CREAM" FILLED CQNFBCTIONKHJ.
During 1954, 144 samples of synthetic and "butter" cream used as a
filling in eclairs, doughnuts etC., were purchased for bacteriological
examination. In addition 21 samples of liquid egg and 5 of ingredients
used in the preparation of "cream" confectionery were taken.
The importance of scrupulous cleanliness and care by persons handling
this type of confectionery cannot be over-emphasized when one remembers
that the cream-filling is an excellent medium for the growth of bacteria,
and is not subject to any form of heat-treatment before consumption. The
following is a summary of the examination of the 144 samples:-
Free from bacillus coliform 47
Bacillus Goliform (non-faecal) present in 89
Bacillus Goliform (faecal) present in 7
Staphylococcus Aureus present in 1
Three of the seven samples contaminated with faecal coli and that with
staphylococcus aureus, although sold in Fulham shops or cafes, were actually
prepared in bakehouses outside the Borough and for this reason it is
difficult to say definitely where the contamination occurred.
In such cases, in addition to visiting the local shop and giving
advice to the staff on food hygiene, the facts are communicated to the
Medical Officer of Health for the district in which the bakery is situated
for his information and appropriate action.
Four samples contamined with faecal coli were the product of local
bakeries and every assistance was given to the baker concerned in an effort
to trace the source of infection. In every instance, subsequent samples
examined have been satisfactory.
SALE OF MILK REGULATIONS 1939.
During 1954, 172 samples of milk were procured by the Sampling Officer
and submitted to the Council's Public Analyst for chemical analysis.
Of these 66 were purchased from milk roundsmen in the streets of the
Borough during the early delivery, 15 were purchased on Sundays and 16
were taken at the early morning delivery to the Western and Fulham Hospitals.
One sample of milk was reported to contain 1.5 per cent extraneous
water and on the recommendation of the Public Health Committee a letter of
warning was sent to the purveyor.