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103
MILK
Production
Milk was produced in the Borough at four farms, namely Pinner
Park Farm, Pinner Wood Farm, Oxhey Lane Farm and Harrow School
Farm.
Processing
The number of pasteurizing plants remained at two. They are
located at Kenton Lane Farm, Kenton and Pinner Park Farm, Pinner.
High Temperature Short Time pasteurizing plant is in use at both dairies.
Distribution
The majority of milk retailed within the Borough is processed and
bottled elsewhere and distributed mainly by the well known Companies
from local or nearby receiving depots. In addition milk is sold in an
increasing number of retail shops and here the introduction of Ultra
Heat Treated milk has been of considerable help. Ultra Heat Treated
milk which has a long shelf life without refrigeration is particularly
suitable for retail sale in the supermarket and other shops and it appears
to be coming increasingly popular with the housewife, particularly as a
stand-by supply.
At the end of the year 122 persons were registered as distributors
and three as dairymen.
Inspection and Sampling
In all 220 samples of milk were obtained for bacteriological examination.
Of these 203 were found to be satisfactory. Investigations were
made into each case where an unsatisfactory result had been obtained
and appropriate follow-up action was taken.
One hundred and fifty-one samples of milk were examined within
the Department and 145 of these were found to satisfy the prescribed
standards. Minor deficiencies in milk fat or solid not fat contents were
found in the remaining samples. These deficiencies were investigated and
action as appropriate to the case was taken. Further samples from the
sources were found to be satisfactory.
Complaints
A total of 38 complaints were received about milk or milk containers.
Of these 15 referred to the presence of foreign matter, 16 to the dirty
condition of the bottles and 7 to the quality of the milk. All complaints
were investigated and action appropriate to the case was taken with the
Companies concerned.
While the problems associated with the misuse of milk bottles by
the general public continues to appear to be on the decline, it is still a
matter of concern. This matter has been commented on in previous years
and it is felt the "bottle problem" will only be resolved when the glass
bottle is replaced by a non-returnable carton or similar container.