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BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS OF ICE CREAM.
257 samples were taken, the results being as under:—
No. of
Grade. Samples.
1 154
2 70
3 22
4 11
Out of a total of 257 samples taken, 33 (13 per cent.) failed
to reach a satisfactory standard of bacterial purity.
In all cases after the results of sampling are known, the
vendors and/or manufacturers are made aware of the results, and
where the Gradings are 3 or 4, then a visit is made, methods of
service or manufacture are investigated, faults rectified and
further samples taken.
CHEMICAL EXAMINATIONS OF ICE CREAM.
Of the 8 samples taken from local manufacturers 7 were found
to comply with the standard. The remaining sample contained
3.4 per cent. of fat instead of not less than 5 per cent. The
manufacturer was advised and a subsequent sample proved
satisfactory.