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that food preparation rooms should be kept in such a satisfactory
condition that the occupier should not hesitate to allow his customers
to inspect them at reasonable times, upon request. This point is being
explained to caterers and although it is too early to report the results
of these conversations, it is believed that some satisfactory result
will be observed in the case of more enlightened operators.
BACTERIOLOGY OF POOD:
The installations of a well equipped laboratory within the precincts
of the Health Centre, considerably assists in a more efficient discharge
of duties in connection with Pood Hygiene and the prevention of food
infections.

The samples of artificial cream, coconut, ice cream,ice lollies and
milk were found to be satisfactory.
The cooked meats were frequently found to have heavy counts. In
some instances this was due to 'ageing' but in many instances it was
apparently caused by contaminated equipment, particularly slicing
machines. The introduction of systematic cleansing and sterilizing
was advised in these cases, and the resultant samples shewed a considerable
improvement.
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