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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Croydon 1964

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Tuberculin-Tested (Untreated) MilkMethyline Blue Test
No. Samples TakenNot SatisfiedSatisfied
12-12

Table: The above samples of raw milk were also examined for the presence of brucella abortus and antibiotics. In all cases the results of the tests were negative.

The above samples of raw milk were also examined for the presence of brucella abortus and antibiotics. In all cases the results of the tests were negative.

No. Samples TakenNot SatisfiedSatisfiedNot SatisfiedSatisfied
102-102-102

Table: Sterilised Milk

Sterilised Milk

No. Samples TakenTurbidity Test
Not SatisfiedSatisfied
46-46

Table: Bacteriological Examination of Milk Churn and Milk Bottle Rinses

Bacteriological Examination of Milk Churn and Milk Bottle Rinses

Churn Rinse Samples6Satisfactory6
Unsatisfactory-
Bottle Rinse Samples23Satisfactory Unsatisfactory20 3

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BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF CREAM
Sixteen samples of fresh cream were examined and produced
satisfactory results.

Table: BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF ICE CREAM112 samples were taken, the results being as under:-

BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF ICE CREAM112 samples were taken, the results being as under:-

GradeNo. of Samples
194
29
32
47

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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, a visit is made, methods of
service or manufacture are investigated, faults rectified and
further samples taken.