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Three samples fell below the legal standard of 3.0 per cent. of fat.
Ten samples contained less than 12.0 per cent. of total solids. One only,
and this an abnormal sample contained less than 8.5 per cent. of nonfatty
solids.
Eight samples of bottled Sterilised Milk were bacteriologically
examined.
In every case Bacillus coli was absent from 1 Cc. The total numbers
of organisms present varied from 5 to 8,000 per 1 Cc.
The average chemical composition of these samples was:-Fat,
3.45 per cent.; and total solids 12.25 per cent. All samples were above
the legal limits.
Three samples of full-cream Dried Milk were bacteriologically
examined.
In 2 cases Bacillus coli was present in 1/10 grm. The total numbers
of organisms present varied from 2,000 to 180,000 per 1 grm.
Other samples examined for the Public Health Department were:-
6 Canned Fruits.
1 Glace Fruit.
3 Dried Fruits.
1 Sterilised Milk.
4 Waters.
1 Liniment.
3 Cod-liver Oil and Malt Extracts.
ALBERT E. PARKES, F.I.C.,
Public Analyst.