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Total number of samples of synthetic and butter
cream 49
Bacillus coli (non faecal) present in 14
Bacillus coli (faecal) present in 3
Salmonella typhi-murium present in 1
A sample of "Mille Feuille" cream slices containing
synthetic cream was taken for bacteriological examination from
a retail shop in the Borough. The bacteriologist reported by
telephone that he had found salmonella typhi-murium organisms
present in the sample. An inspection of the shop showed that
the general hygienic condition of the premises and staff was
good. As the cream slices were manufactured at the Company's
bakery in an adjoining Borough, I immediately informed the
Medical Officer of Health of that area by telephone of the report.
The same day a further sample of synthetic cream taken from
a chocolate eclair was obtained from the retail shop and was
found to be free from salmonella organisms. In the meantime,
as a result of investigations carried out by the Medical Officer of
Health of the adjoining Borough at the Company's bakehouse,
four carriers of salmonella typhi-murium were found and were
put off work. A bacteriological examination of the synthetic
cream in pastry slices at the bakery showed no organisms of
salmonella dysentery groups or coagulase+staphylococci, but
coliform bacilli (faecal) were present in more than one brand.
Subsequent samples taken from the branch shop have shown
no further contamination.