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The bottling establishments have been under constant supervision,
and, for the purpose of renewal of licences, special inspections
were made and reports submitted.
Three purveyors holding Pasteurisers' Licences were sampled under
the above Order. In two cases satisfactory results were reported. In
the other case the result was unsatisfactory. A further sample was taken,
which also was unsatisfactory. The Medical Officer of Health visited
the dairy premises after report on the first sample and a letter was sent
after the report on the second sample was received.
The sale of '"Pasteurised"' milk was discontinued for the time being,
and after the plant had been modified and improved methods of handling
adopted, further samples were taken and reported satisfactory.
18 samples of Grade 'A' (Tuberculin Tested) milk were taken on
delivery at Railway Stations for bacterial counts.
Bacteriological Examination of Samples of Milk for Tuberculosis
During the year the London County Council took 20 samples of milk
for biological examination for the presence of the tubercle Baccillus.
All the samples were taken from mixed bulk milk arriving in the Borough.
The results of the examinations are the subject of special investigations
by the London County Council.
Public Health (Imported Milk) Regulations, 1926.
In November a firm applied for registration under the above Regulations
. One sample was taken and was found to comply with requirements.
The registration was approved early in 1932. It is understood,
however, that the firm has now discontinued the importation of milk.
Milk delivered to L.C.C. Hospitals.
For many years the Inspectors have taken samples of milk on delivery
at Institutions formerly controlled by the Boards of Guardians and at the
Poplar Hospital.
The arrangements for taking samples at Poplar Hospital have continued
throughout the year, and on a request being made by the London