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Bacteriological Examination of Milk.—With a view to testing the purity of
milk from the bacteriological point of view, 8 samples were taken and submitted
to Dr. Foulerton, the Council's Bacteriologist, for examination.
In each case in which a result not entirely satisfactory was obtained communications
were sent to the Local Authority of the district in which the milk was
produced in order that an investigation might be carried out locally. On all
occasions the greatest willingness to co-operate was shown by the officers of these
authorities, and it is safe to claim that definite improvements have followed the
taking of action on these lines.
In addition to these samples, 66 of certified milk were taken and submitted
to Dr. Foulerton for examination. The reports were almost invariably satisfactory
and, in accordance with the usual arrangement, were forwarded to the
Ministry of Health.
Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops.—Frequent inspections of cowsheds and
milk premises were made with the object of discovering whether or not the
requirements of the regulations as to cleanliness, etc., were being complied with.
In no case was it necessary to take action.
Milk and Cream Regulations.—The following is a copy of the return required
by the Ministry of Health with regard to proceedings under the Public Health
(Milk and Cream) Regulations.
PUBLIC HEALTH (MILK AND CREAM) REGULATIONS, 1912 & 1917.
Report for the year ended 31st December, 1926.
1.—Milk: and Cream not sold as Preserved Cream.
(a) Number of samples (6) Number in which a
examined for the pre- preservative was resence
of a preservative. ported to be present,
and percentage of preservative
found in each
sample.
Milk 233 Nil.
Cream 12 Nil.
Nature of preservative in each case in column (b), and action taken under the
regulations in regard to it. Nil.
2.—Cream sold as Preserved Cream.
(a) Instances in which samples have been submitted for analysis to ascertain
if the statements on the label as to preservatives were correct.
(i.) Correct statements made 18
(ii.) Statements incorrect Nil
Total 18
(iii.) Percentage of preservative found in
each sample Average .0729% Boric Acid
per lb. Lowest .051%
Highest .097%
Percentage stated on statutory label. Not exceeding 0.4%.