[Report 1952] / Medical Officer of Health, Dudley County Borough.

  • Dudley (England). County Borough Council.
Date:
1952
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Credit: [Report 1952] / Medical Officer of Health, Dudley County Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    76 Colony Counts Over 1,000 and less than 10,000 fN oo m (N CN 1 32 Over 100 and less than 1,000 fS VO (N (N ro m Ov Under 100 12 40 18 13 37 15 8 143 Sterile 11 49 30 21 36 16 3 166 No. of Swabs taken 29 145 65 45 108 77 18 487 Type of Utensil Glasses Cups and beakers Forks Spoons Plates - .. Insulated and other food containers Cooking and other kitchen utensils Totals It is interesting to note that 79% of the utensils swabbed gave satisfactory results if one considers total results but a glance at the table shows a when it is remembered that such containers usually hold food at temperatures favourable to the growth of harmful bacteria. It is pleasing, however, to report that in consequence of these results additional facilities for the cleansing and sterilising of food containers are being installed at the various premises concerned.