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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 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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MILK SUPPLY (Cont.)
(iii) Ninety-four samples of milk were token during the year and submitted to the following tests;-
| Turbidity Test | T.B.Biological Test | Methylene Blue Test | Phosphatase Test | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasteurised | – | – | 50 | 50 |
| T.T. Pasteurised | – | – | 17 | 17 i |
| Sterilised | 5 | – | – | – |
| T.T. Raw Milk | – | 12 | – | – |
| Tuberculin Tested | – | – | 3 | – |
| T.T. (C.I. Farm Bottled) | - | 1 | – | – |
| Raw Milk (ungraded) | – | 6 | – | – |
The phosphatase test indicates that pasteurisation has been
properly carried out; the methylene blue test is used to determine
cleanliness and keeping quality; the turbidity test is a check on
sterilisation and the T.B. test is for the purpose of detecting
tubercle bacilli.
All samples conformed to the required standard.
Proceedings were taken against a Distributor under Section
26 (1) of the Milk and Dairies Regulations, 1949, for failing to
ensure that a vessel (bottle) used for containing milk was in a
state of thorough cleanliness.
A fine of £50 was imposed and the Council awarded £5. 5. Od.
costs. This was the fourth conviction for a similar offence.
ICE CREAM
Premises have been registered by the Corporation under
Section 16, Food and Drugs Act, 1955, under:-
For manufacture, storage and sale 8
For manufacture, storage and sale
but manufacture to be limited to
iced lollies 13
For storage and sale but not
manufacture 142
During the year 17 applications for registration were
received (including 11 changes of occupier) and approved.
41.