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Milk sampling. A total of 102 samples of milk (88 formal, 14 informal)
were submitted to the Public Analyst for chemical examination. All were satisfactory.
Satisfactory reports were received on 127 samples of designated milk (93
pasteurised; 16 tuberculin tested pasteurised; 1 tuberculin tested; and 17 sterilised)
submitted to the Phosphatase, Methylene Blue and Turbidity tests as appropriate.
Milk delivered to Schools. Of the 107 samples of milk taken on delivery at
London County Council Schools, 55 were submitted for chemical and 52 for bacteriological
examination. All samples were reported to be satisfactory.
Oxidising Agents. The Milk and Dairies Regulations, 1949, provide for the
use of certain cleansing agents for milk containers and plant. All these products
are required to contain a small percentage of sodium chlorate to act as a detector
of the efficiency of subsequent rinsing.
Pour samples of milk were specially tested for the presence of chlorates
and all were found to be free.
Ice cream.
Close supervision is exercised in connection with the manufacture,
sale and storage of ice cream. Premises, plant and refrigerators
were kept under constant observation. Pull and free consultation has taken place
between manufacturers and the Council's Pood Inspector on problems of production.
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