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As stated in last year's Report, the source of supply of the
milk must be approved by the School Medical Officer, after
consultation with the Borough Medical Officer of Health. Subject
to this condition, the selection of a dairyman is left to the Head
Teachers.
The milk supplied is pasteurised milk, delivered in bottles,
each containing one-third of a pint. During the year, thirty-four
samples were taken in the course of delivery at the various schools
in the Borough and submitted for chemical and bacteriological
test. With one exception, the samples complied with the chemical
and bacteriological standards of the Sale of Milk Regulations,
1901 and the Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1923.
It was found on investigation that the faulty sample of milk
which contained a very high bacterial count was supplied by a
large local firm, and in view of the fact that this firm had a large
contract for supplying milk to County Council Schools further
samples were taken at the Firm's Dairy. As a result of which two
samples were found to be deficient in milk fat. Police Court
proceedings were instituted and defendant fined as reported on
page 75. The action taken was communicated to the School
Medical Officer, London County Council.
Condensed Full Cream Milk.—Seven samples were taken
during the year and were found upon analysis to comply with the
standard laid down under the Public Health (Condensed Milk)
Regulations, 1923 and 1927. In every instance the rules regarding
proper labelling were observed.
Bacteriological Examination.—At the request of the London
County Council samples of milk wore taken on arrival at the Brook
Hospital (8 samples) and St. Alfege's Hospital (6), the milk being
supplied under contract as Pasteurised. All the samples taken
passed the standard laid down by the Milk (Special Designations)
Order, 1923, which is that bacteria per c.c. shall not exceed 100,000.
Street Traders.—There are 123 Street Traders who are
engaged in selling articles of food. Generally speaking, it was
found that the premises where such articles of food were stored,
were in all respects reasonably clean.
Preserved Food Premises.—In accordance with the provisions
of the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1932, all
premises with the exception of clubs, hotels or restaurants used:—
(a) for the sale or the manufacture for the purpose of sale of
ice-cream or other similar commodity, or the storage of ice-cream
or other similar commodity intended for sale; or