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76 Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
2. Cream sold as "Preserved Cream."
Instances in which samples have been submitted for analysis
to ascertain if the statement on the label as to preservatives was
correct:—
(1.) Correct statements made 12
(2.) Statements incorrect 0
Total 12
"Crystallised Boric Acid" was the only preservative found.
Determination of milk fat in cream sold as "Preserved
Cream":—
(1.) Above 35 per cent. 12
(2.) Below 35 per cent. 0
Total 12
In each of these samples the provisions as to labelling were
duly observed and no thickening substances were found in any
of the samples.
Bacteriological Examination of Milk.
11 samples of milk were examined for Tubercle Bacilli under
Section 5 of the Milk and Dairies (Amendment) Act, 1922, and
in none of them was this organism detected.
The following samples of graded milk were submitted for
bacteriological examination in order to see if the bacterial content
was within the standard prescribed for the appropriate grade.