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REPORT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH FOR 1958
Ice Lollie
The five samples of ice lollies were examined for the presence of
pathogenic organisms and all were reported satisfactory.
Egg Albumen
Thirteen samples were examined for the presence of pathogenic
organisms, and all were reported satisfactory.
Artesian Well Water
Seven samples were submitted for examination, and were reported
satisfactory.
Swimming Pool Water
Six samples were submitted for examination, and all were
reported satisfactory.
Others
The seventeen miscellaneous samples proved to be free of
pathogenic organisms.
Analysis of Food and Drugs
During the year 1,000 samples of food and drugs were procured
for analysis: 307 samples of milk, 634 other foodstuffs and 59 drugs.
Of these, 319 were submitted as formal samples while 681 were
purchased informally. Five or 1.6 per cent. of the formal and 16 or
2.4 per cent. of the informal samples were found to be adulterated
or not up to standard. The total adulterations reported were 21 or
2.1 per cent. of the samples submitted.
The 21 samples found to be adulterated were:
Three samples of shredded suet. Two samples each of sausages,
milk, margarine, sweets and ice cream and one sample each of
gingerbread, block salt, bread, orange drink, cream in bottle,
butter, salad dressing and Jusoda.