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The total number of organisms varied from 500 to 400,000 per Cc.
In 8 cases the number was below 1,000, and in 31 cases below 10,000.
The chemical composition of the Grade "A" milks was very irregular.
The fats varied from 2.4 to 7.1 per cent., and the total solids from 11.0 to
15.5 per cent.
In 7 cases the fat content was below the legal limit of 3.0 per cent.
The non-fatty solids in all cases were over the minimum limit.
One sample of Pasteurised Milk and 1 sample of Certified milk were
also examined.
The Pasteurised Milk was satisfactoiy. The Certified Milk was
unsatisfactory owing to the presence of bacillus coli.
Other samples examined during the year were:—
For the Public Health Department:—
1 Starch (bacteriological).
3 Minerals.
1 Lemonade powder.
2 Canned fruits.
For the Surveyor's Department:—
2 Disinfectant powders.
ALBERT E.PARKES, F.I.C.,
Public Analyst.