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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 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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| Sterilised Milk | ||
|---|---|---|
| Turbidity Test | ||
| No. Samples Taken | Not Satisfied | Satisfied |
| 46 | 1 | 45 |
| No. Samples Taken | Not Satisfied | Satisfied |
| 6 | - | 6 |
Bacteriological Examination of Milk Bottle Rinses
Bottle Rinse Samples - 25
Satisfactory - 22
Unsatisfactory - 3
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF CREAM
One sample of fresh cream was examined and gave a satisfactory
result.
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF ICE CREAM
92 samples were taken, the results being:—
| Grade | No. of Samples |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 3 |
In all cases after the results of sampling are known, the vendors and/
or manufacturers are made aware of the reports, 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.
CHEMICAL EXAMINATION OF ICE CREAM
One sample was taken from a local shop and was found to comply with
the standard.