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Croydon 1969

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Table: Bacteriological Examinations of MilkDuring the year the following samples of milk were examined:-

Bacteriological Examinations of Milk

During the year the following samples of milk were examined:-

Pasteurised Milk123
Sterilised Milk17
Untreated Milk12
Ultra Heat Treated6

Table: The following tables summarise the results of bacteriological examinations of pasteurised, sterilised and untreated milk samples during the year:-

The following tables summarise the results of bacteriological examinations of pasteurised, sterilised and untreated milk samples during the year:-

Untreatad MilkMethylene Blue Teat
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 werenegative.

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.

Pasteurised Milk
Methylene Blue Teat
No. Samples TakenNot SatisfiedSatisfied
123-123
Sterilised Milk
Turbidity Teat
No. Samples TakenNot SatisfiedSatisfied
17•17
Ultra Heat Treated Milk
Colony Count
No. Samples TakenNot SatisfiedSatisfied
6-8

Table: Bacteriological Examination of Milk Bottls Rinses

Bacteriological Examination of Milk Bottls Rinses

Bottle Rinse Samples-25Satisfactory- 23
Unsatisfactory-2

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BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF CREAM
One sample of fresh cream was examined and gave a satisfactory
result.