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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
Surbiton 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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during the year and four samples of Grade A
(T.T.) milk.
Copies of the reports relating to Certified milk
are forwarded by the Laboratory direct to the
Ministry of Health and any necessary action is
taken by that Department.
Three samples of Ordinary milk were taken
during the year under review.
The presence of Streptococci and Tuberculosis
were not detected in any of the 15 samples.
The following is a summary of the Bacteriologist's reports:—
| No. of Sample. | Temperature on arrival. | Number of Bacteria per 1 cubic centimetre. | Presence of Bacillus Coli. in 48 hours and 3 days. |
|---|---|---|---|
| CERTIFIED MILK. | |||
| 1 | 13°C | 1,010 | Negative. |
| 2 | 15°C | 6,430 | Negative. |
| 3 | 13°C | 2,960 | Negative. |
| 4 | 17°C | 740 | Negative. |
| 5 | 17°C | 3,330 | Negative. |
| 6 | 17°C | 1,980 | Negative. |
| 7 | 13°C | 990 | Negative. |
| 8 | 14°C | 720 | Negative. |
| GRADE A T.T. | |||
| 1 | 13°C | 4,500 | Negative. |
| 2 | 17°C | 1,040 | Negative. |
| 3 | 17°C | 2,500 | Negative. |
| 4 | 13°C | 780 | Negative. |
| ORDINARY MILK. | |||
| 1 | 14°C | 4,550 | Negative. |
| 2 | 14°C | 16,760 | Negative. |
| 3 | 13°C | 10,400 | Negative. |