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BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF CREAM
Eight samples of fresh cream were examined and were found
to be satisfactory.
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS OF ICE CREAM
259 samples were taken, the results being as under:-
Grade No. of
Samples
1 157
2 57
3 27
4 18
Of the total samples taken, 45 (17.37 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
Two samples were taken from local manufacturers and were
found to comply with the standard.
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1955
During the year, 249 samples of Milk and Cream, and 378
other samples were taken, of which number, 38 were found to be
Not Genuine.
Summary of Samples
During 1957 samples were obtained and submitted to the
Public Analyst as follows:-