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Bacteriological and Other Examinations
The following samples were submitted to the Public Health
Laboratory for bacteriological examination. Articles marked with
an asterisk were suspected of having caused food poisoning. No
organisms likely to be responsible were found.
Ice cream and ice cream mix 148
Ice cream lollies 13
*Gravy and joint 1
*Tongue 1
*Sandwich mixture 1
*Sponge 1
*Meat 1
*Pork Pie 1
†Milk 152
†Four of these samples were void. The atmospheric shade
temperature was over 65°F.
In addition to the above, 151 samples of milk were procured
for submission to the phosphatase test. No sample failed to pass
the tests.
Of the 148 samples of ice cream which were submitted to the
Methylene Blue Test 141 were placed in Grade 1 and 7 in Grade 11.
It is gratifying to note that no samples fell into Grades III or
IV during the year. This reflects the high standards of hygiene
which have undoubtedly been achieved in the manufacture and
handling of the commodity.