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City of Westminster 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Westminster, City of]
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Bacteriological Examination or Milk.
Eighteen samples of undesignated milk were taken for bacteriological
examination and the following results were reported.
Table LXXVI.-Milk. Bacteriological Examinations.
| No. of Sample. | Colonies per c.c. | B. Coli per c.c. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive. | Negative. | ||
| S.1 | 70,000 | - | - 0.1 |
| S.2 | 54,000 | - | - 0.1 |
| S.3 | 28,000 | - | - 0.1 |
| S.4 | 16,000 | - | - 0.1 |
| S.6 | 46,000 | - | - 0.1 |
| S.7 | 180,000 | - | - 0.1 |
| S.8 | 20,000 | + 0.01 | - 0.001 |
| S.9 | 60,000 | + 0.01 | - 0.001 |
| S.10 | 48,000 | - | - 0.1 |
| S.11 | 104,000 | + 0.001 | - |
| S.12 | 324,000 | + 0.001 | - |
| S.13 | 31,800 | + 0.1 | - 0.01 |
| N.32 | 14,000 | - | - 0.1 |
| N.33 | 22,000 | + 0.1 | - 0.01 |
| N.34 | 74,000 | + 0.01 | - 0.001 |
| N.35 | 32,000 | + 0.1 | - 0.01 |
| N.36 | 160,000 | - | - 0.1 |
| N.37 | 21,000 | + 0.1 | - 0.01 |
Where counts of 200,000 colonies per c.c. were obtained or B. coli
was found to be present in 0.001 c.c., special investigations were made
as to methods of storage, handling, etc. As a result of measures
adopted further samples taken showed definite improvement.
Milk Bars.—The number of milk bars established in the City is now 22.
Samples of milk and ice-cream have been obtained from these premises
both for chemical and bacteriological examination. The results of these
examinations and action taken are included in the tables relating to milk
and ice cream samples.
Milk and Dairies Order, 1926.
Proceedings were instituted under Article 31 of the above order
against a milk roundsman for bottling milk in the street. The defendant
was fined £3.
Registration of Dairymen and Dairy Premises.—Premises where milk
is sold only in sealed receptacles as received, need not be registered with
the local authority, although the purveyor must be registered.
The following table shows the number of premises and persons registered
with the Council during the year:—