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Condensed Full Cream Milk Sweetened 5
These samples were examined for the purpose of testing
the equivalent, one of which proved to he lower
than the declared amount. The matter was thoroughly
investigated, the source of origin traced, and the full
facts communicated to the Ministry of Health.
Condensed Full Cream Milk Unsweetened 3
Of this number one was examined for the purpose of
testing the equivalent and proved to be correct.
ICE CREAM.
During the year twelve samples of Ice Cream were obtained,
all except one proved satisfactory. This sample, upon examination,
showed the presence of Bacillus Welchii.
Microscopical and Bacteriological Examinations.
Seventy-three samples of milk were obtained from producers,
purveyors and schools. Of this number, forty-nine were taken
from (Council's Schools (Pasteurised in 1/3-rd pint bottles), three
of which proved unsatisfactory on account of excessive bacteria;
eighteen from purveyors, fifteen of which were reported
adversely upon, owing to the presence of pus cells, streptococci,
coliform bacillus, and excessive bacteria respectively; six
were obtained from producers, four of which proved unsatisfactory
on account of the presence of coliform bacillus, and pus
cells respectively.
With regard to the unsatisfactory samples, in every case
appropriate action was taken.
Public Health (Preservatives, etc., in Food) Regulations.
Two samples of various foods were reported upon as being
adulterated with preservatives as under:—
Mo. 589 Grape Fruit Squash. Containing sulphur di-oxide.
Unofficial.
No. 824 Gruyere Cheese. Containing formaldehyde. Unofficial.
MILK (SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS) ORDERS, 1923 and 1936
Licences were granted under the above Orders during 1936
for the sale of Graded Milk as follows:—
Eighteen to sell, including two supplementary licences for
the sale of Pasteurised Milk; three to sell Certified Milk; eleven
to sell, including two supplementary licences for the sale of Grade
(Tuberculin Tested) Milk; eight to sell, including one to
produce, bottle, and sell Grade "A" Milk; two to sell, including
one supplementary licence to sell Grade "A" Pasteurised Milk.
One hundred and five samples were submitted for bacteriological
examination, the results being as follows:—
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