Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Bacteriological Examinations of Milk
During the year the following samples of milk were examined:
Tuberculin-Tested Pasteurised Milk 51
Pasteurised Milk 174
Sterilised Milk 11
The following table summarises the results of the bacteriological examinations of Tuberculin Tested, Pasteurised and Sterilised milk samples during the year:-
Tuberculin-Tested Pasteurised Milk | Methylene Blue Test | Phosphatase Test | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
No. Samples Taken | Not Satisfied | Satisfied | Not Satisfied | Satisfied |
51 | - | 51 | - | 51 |
No. Samples Taken | ||||
Not Satisfied | Satisfied | Not Satisfied | Satisfied | |
174 | - | 174 | - | 174 |
No. Samples Taken | Turbidity Test | |
---|---|---|
Not Satisfied | Satisfied | |
11 | - | 11 |
Bacteriological Examination of Milk Churn and Milk Bottle Rinses
Churn Rinse Samples 10 Satisfactory 9
Unsatisfactory 1
Bottle Rinse Samples 78 Satisfactory 72
Unsatisfactory 6
These samples were obtained at local milk bottling plants
and the results, as a whole, are considered satisfactory.