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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 1926
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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the Clinical Research Association for Bacteriological
Examination.
The following is a summary of the Bacteriologist's reports:—
| No. of Sample. | Temperature on arrival at Laboratory. | Number of Bacteria per 1 cubic centimetre. | Presence of Bacillus Coli. in 48 hours and 3 days. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 15° Centigrade | 1,513 | Negative |
| 2. | 15° Centigrade | 1,853 | Negative |
| 3. | 17° Centigrade | 13,733 | Positive in 1 c.c. Negative in 110 th c.c. |
| 4. | 18° Centigrade | 7,866 | Negative |
| 5. | 15° Centigrade | 6,833 | Negative |
The Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1923,
stipulates that there shall not be more than 30,000
Bacteria per cubic centimetre, and that no Bacillus
Coli shall be present in one tenth of a cubic
centimetre.
FOOD INSPECTION.
Arrangements have been made for the inspection
of all animals slaughtered in the district at the
time of or as soon as possible after slaughter.
Frequent visits have been made to butchers'
shops, and also to other shops, etc., where food is
prepared or exposed for sale.