Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Malden & Coombe]
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The purpose of the phosphatase and methylene blue tests is to
determine respectively whether or not the milk has been adequately heat
treated and whether it is of good keeping quality.
The turbidity test for sterilised milk is to determine whether
or not the milk has been adequately sterilised.
The greater importance must be attached to the phosphatase test
as correct heat treatment or pasteurisation reasonably ensures that all
pathogenic organisms have been eliminated.
The dairy company concerned in the supply of the two samples
which failed to satisfy the methylene blue test took immediate steps to
prevent a recurrence which was due to long storage.
FOOD
There are no slaughter houses or knackers' yards in the Borough.
Food Premises | No. in District | No. of Inspections Made |
---|---|---|
The following premises are registered under Section 16 of the
Food and Drugs Act, 1955, for the purposes listed.