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Woolwich 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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centimetre." In similar circumstances, samples of Grade
"A" (Tuberculin Tested) milk were taken, where the standard
is not so high. The results of the examinations are detailed
herewith:—
TABLE No. 35.
| Date. | Designation. | Bacteria per c.c. | Coliform Bacilli. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24th February | Grade " A " (T.T.) | 1,800 | Absent in .01 c.c. |
| 30th April' | Certified | 2,466 | Absent in 1 c.c. |
| 2nd July | Certified | 1,006 | Absent in 1 c.c. |
| 31st July | Certified | 12,000 | Absent in 1 c.c. |
| 27th August | Grade " A " (T.T.) | 910 | Absent in .01 c.c. |
| 4th September | Certified | 9,200 | Absent in 1 c.c. |
| 25th September | Certified | 4,666 | Absent in 1 c.c. |
| 19th October | Certified | 3,446 | Absent in 1 c.c. |
| 24th November | Certified | 1,443 | Absent in 1 c.c. |
The Public Health (Condensed Milk) Regulations, 1923-
1927. These Regulations provide a standard for condensed
milk and lay down conditions under which it may be described
or sold. Towards the end of 1927 amending Regulations were
passed which became fully effective on the 1st September,
1928. In effect, these amendment Regulations were made
for the purpose of ensuring that the description " Unfit for
Babies " was properly displayed to the public, and laid down
that such words should be printed in type not less than a
quarter of an inch in height and contained in a surrounding
line. During the year six samples were taken and all were