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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Kingston upon Thames 1967

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]

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130
FOOD AND FOOD PREMISES,
Milk Supply.
The following table shows the number of premises from which
milk is sold and the types of licences in force during 1967 under
the provisions of the Milk (Special Designations) Regulations,
1963 and 1965. These Regulations prescribe that the licences
shall cover the period expiring on the 31st December, 1970 and all
are dealers.
licences to sell pre-packed milk.

Table: licences to sell pre-packed milk.

licences to sell pre-packed milk.

Premises and Type of LicenceNumber
Premises in which milk is sold105
Pasteurised milk99
Sterilised milk36
Ultra Heat Treated milk31
Untreated milk22

Table: Bacteriological Examination of Milk.During the year 101 samples of milk were sent to the Public Health Laboratory at Epsom, and the following is a tabulated statement of the results:-

Bacteriological Examination of Milk.

During the year 101 samples of milk were sent to the Public Health Laboratory at Epsom, and the following is a tabulated statement of the results:-

Phosphatase TestMethylene Blue TestTurbidity Test
PassFailJ PassFailVoidPassFail
Pasteurised70-71*17--
Sterilised-----9-
Untreated--444--
Ultra Heat Treated1 sample -Satisfactory
*Including 9 samples which passed the modified Methylene Blue Test for dispensers.