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One sample of Certified Milk, one of Grade A (Tuberculin
Tested) Milk and three of Pasteurised Milk were taken for
bacteriological examination. In all of them the results were
considerably below the standard laid down by the Order.
Seventeen samples of ordinary unclassified milk were examined
for general bacterial content. Three of these were found to contain
427,500, 387,000 and 277,500 bacteria per cubic centimetre. The
attention of the vendors was drawn to the condition of the milk
and suggestions made to exercise more care in the sterilisation
of the milk utensils. The advice apparently proved of value, for
further samples contained only 56,666, 58,000 and 66,666 bacteria
per cubic centimetre respectively. The remainder of the samples
all contained less than 200,000 bacteria per cubic centimetre, one
being as low as 24,433.
Fourteen samples of ordinary milk were examined by biological
test at the Lister Institute for the presence of tubercle bacilli.
In one sample these organisms were found. This was reported
to the Middlesex County Council and measures to segregate the
offending cow were still in progress at the end of the year.
Meat and Other Foods.—There were no infringements of the
Public Health (Meat) Regulations.
No meat is sold from stalls or vehicles in the Borough.
There are four private slaughterhouses but the bulk of the
killing is done in two. During the year 188 cattle, 1,097 sheep,
1,158 pigs and 251 calves were slaughtered in these private slaughterhouses.
All these animals were stunned by means of a humane
implement.
There is no public slaughterhouse in the Borough.
The appointment of an additional Sanitary Inspector in May
made possible a more thorough inspection of bakehouses, butchers'
and fishmongers' premises, and other places where food is prepared
for or stored before human consumption. These businesses were
found generally to be conducted in a satisfactory manner.