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Barking 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD.
MILK SUPPLY.
Including five whose premises are situated outside the district,
there are 34 retail purveyors. The premises are frequently inspected.
Generally speaking, the cleanliness of the milk supplied is of a high
standard. Of the samples examined during the year it is interesting
to note that whilst all the samples of raw milk submitted were
satisfactory, 3 samples of pasteurised milk (although not retailed
under that designation) were found below the standard of cleanliness.
During the year two dairymen were prosecuted and fined for
the bottling of milk in the street, since which time the larger
retailers have gradually discontinued the distribution of loose milk,
a policy which it is hoped will be extended.
Whilst the sanitary inspectors are always on the alert for
instances of street bottling, they cannot be aware of every offence.
Below are particulars of samples submitted for bacteriological examination:—
| Type of Sample. | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A (T.T.) Milk | 4 | — | 4 |
| Grade A Milk | 1 | — | 1 |
| Raw Milk | 8 | — | 8 |
| Pasteurised Milk | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| Sterilised Milk | 3 | — | 3 |
| 26 | 3 | 29 |
The following table shows the number of licences granted during the year for the sale of graded milks' under the Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1923:—
| (a) "Certified" Milk | 1 |
| (b) Grade A Milk | 3 |
| (c) "Pasteurised" Milk | 2 |
| (d) Grade A (T.T.) | 3 |