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Craded Milk. One sample of Tuberculin Tested milk failed to
pass the Methylene Blue Reduction Test and 7 samples of Pasteurised
milk gave bacterial counts of over 100,000 per millilitre. The samples
of Pasteurised milk were examined for the presence of Phosphatase,
but in two instances only was there indication that the samples had
not been treated in accordance with the conditions prescribed in the
Milk (Special Designations) Orders.
Ungraded Milk. Of the 61 samples of ungraded milk examined
during the year, 46 were found not to contain more than 200,000
bacteria per millilitre. In 58 of the samples no coliform bacillus was
found in 0.01 millilitre, and in the remaining 3 samples the bacillus
was absent from 0.001 millilitre. Where the results show a total number
of bacteria exceeding 200,000 per millilitre or the coliform bacillus
is found in 0.01 millilitre, it is assumed that the sample has not
attained the standard of bacterial cleanliness which can reasonably
be expected. During the year, therefore, appropriate action was taken
in all such cases to secure an improvement in the bacteriological condition
of the milk.
Tubercle Bacilli. Eighteen samples of milk were examined
microscopically for the presence of Acid-fast bacilli. A negative result
was obtained in each case.
MEAT.
The carcases of all animals slaughtered in the Borough are
inspected by the Sanitary Inspectors before being placed on the
market.
FOOD AND DRUGS (ADULTERATION) ACT, 1928.
The duties under the above-named Act are carried out in this
district by the Surrey County Council.
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