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Condensed Milk Regulations.
Twenty-one samples of condensed milk were taken as
follows :—
Condensed Machine Skimmed Milk Sweetened 7
Condensed Sweetened Full Cream (one sample not
genuine) 13
Condensed Unsweetened Full Cream 1
Of this number nineteen were purchased for the purpose of
the equivalent test.
With regard to the sample reported upon as not being genuine,
whilst the milk solids other than fat were deficient, the fat
content proved to be in excess. A further sample of the same
brand was taken for examination, also the equivalent test, which
proved to meet the required standard.
Particulars as to labelling in each case conformed to the requirements
of the regulations.
MICROSCOPICAL EXAMINATION..
Sixteen samples of milk were taken for microscopical examination.
Of these, eight proved satisfactory, six were reported
upon as containing B.Coli, one excessive bacteria, and one
contained excessive bacteria, B.Coli, and extraneous matter. In
the case of the latter, a summons was issued under Article 14,
Sub-Section 2, of the Milk and Dairies Order, 1926. For result
of prosecution see page 63.
In cases where B.Coli or excessive bacteria were reported
upon, letters of caution were sent, followed by the inspection of
Premises and utensils.