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The two unsatisfactory samples of Pasteurised milk were obtained from the
same dealer. The laboratory reports indicated that, either,
(1) the milk was not heal treated in accordance with the Regulations, or
(2) that raw milk had been mixed with Pasteurised milk,
This matter was taken up with the dealer who obtains the Pasteurised milk in
bulk and bottles it on his own premises. Our enquiries led us to believe that
owing to pressure of work due to illness amongst some of the staff, Pasteurised
milk was put through the bottling plant after raw milk without the plant being
washed through as required by the Regulations. Farther samples proved
satisfactory.
No official action was taken under Regulation 20 of the Milk and Dairies
Regulations 1949, to stop or restrict the sale of milk.
Ho cases of disease were notified which could be attributed to the consumption
of infected milk.
Two samples of milk submitted for biological examination were reported
positive to brucella abortus. The two farms concerned were visited: it was fcund
that no milk was sold by retail and that all milk was already being despatched
to local plants for pasteurisation.