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SHERATON MOTOR INN counts would be better. Mr. Heustis said there was no assurance that things would be better because with the random sampling there was not much you could do eith the control. Also Cumberland Farms do not use a coding system so therefore it was difficult to keep track of the products once it left the plant. The reply to the letter sent to Mr. M.M. Cleveland, Quality Control Manager, for David Buttrick Co, was read by the Board. Again it was noted that the cause seemed to be improper handling after the product was delivered to the store. Mr. Cleveland did sayhe hoped the addition of more help and a change in personel would enable a closer supervision of the dairy case and a satisfactory solution to the problem. The inspection of Blue Ribbon Dairy by Dr. Colburn and Mr. Heustis was discussed and the letter written to Mr. Joseph Martines after the inspection was approved. It was reported that at the time of the inspection the water used for sterilizing the equipment in the plant was only 160 degrees and according to regulations should be at least 190 degrees. There is no question that this could be one big factor in the high milk counts. At the time of the inspection it was also suggested to Mr. Martines that a better in -plant quality control program be initiated to determine if the plant operations are producing satisfactory results. Dr. Colburn and Mr. Heustis discussed with- Dr. Cosgrove a number of violations noted on the inspection of Blue Ribbon Dairy. It was agreed that if this Dairy did not correct these violations and the samples collected did not show improvement a sampling program as stated in the milk regulations would be carried out and a hearing held. Dr. Colburn commended Mr. Heustis on his excellent perform- ance of his duties during the inspection of Blue Ribbon Dairy. The letter of complaint from a Fitchburg resident regarding the eating utensils at the Lexington Sheraton Motor Inn was discussed by the Board. Mr. Heustis reported he made an inspection the day this letter was received and found the dishes and silver were spotted with dried on detergent. The dish -washer was evidently not operating correctly. Mr. Wheeler, Manager, had all the silver- ware and dishes removed from the tables and rewashed while Mr. Heustis was there. The dish -washer has also been checked and repairs made. Dr. Colburn said he felt that a letter should be sent to tr klb4 1 1 1