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(3) Milk Sampling.
139 formal samples of milk were submitted to the
Public Analyst for chemical examination. One sample was
found to be adulterated. In this case a warning letter was
sent to the vendor.
In addition 80 samples of heat treated milk were
examined and the results are given in the table below:

(4) Milk delivered to Schools.
The arrangements for sampling milk delivered to
London County Council schools continued and during the
year a total of 72 samples were taken.
Of this number 36were submitted for chemical examination
and were reported genuine. Thirty-six were submitted
for bacteriological examination—four of these failed to pass
the Methylene Blue test. It is considered that the failures
can be attributed to the exceptionally hot weather at the
time.
(b) Meat and other Foods.
During the year 1,635 visits were made by the Inspectors to
shops and other premises where food is sold, prepared for sale
or stored. Unsatisfactory conditions were found to exist at
three premises and appropriate action was taken.
Details of the inspections made are given in the following
table: