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101
During the year six samples of Certified milk were taken for
bacteriological examination. The result of the examination shewed
in each case that the sample conformed to the standards laid down
by the Order. The Bacillus coli was not found in any of the six
samples. The bacterial content of the samples per 1 c.c. ranged
from 285 to 1,776, the average number being 779.
Milk Shops.
The number of premises registered in Battersea for the sale of
milk is 128 (including 5 wholesalers' premises). One wholesale
depot was registered during the year for the sale of milk, and in 5
cases (including 1 wholesale depot) the sale of milk from registered
premises was discontinued. In 15 cases registration was transferred
on account of change of proprietorship. There are also 8 premises
registered for the sale of cream only. All milk shops are kept
under inspection and during the year 509 inspections were carried
out and 30 notices (21 Intimation and 9 Statutory) were served
to remedy defects found on inspection. These mainly referred to
dirty and unsuitable premises and minor defects.
In addition to the above there are 118 persons registered in
respect of premises in which milk in sealed bottles only is
sold. 16 vendors whose licensed premises are without the borough
are registered as purveyors within Battersea, and 5 premises
used for the wholesale distribution of milk are registered by the
Council.
The observations on page 96 with regard to the results of the
analysis of milk apply generally to the conditions of premises in
the Borough in which milk is sold or stored. These have all been
brought to a satisfactory sanitary standard.
Preservatives in Food.
The provisions of the Public Health (Preservatives, etc., in
Food) Regulations are referred to in the Report for the year 1928.
All samples submitted to the Public Analyst are examined for
the presence of preservatives and during 1930 contraventions
of the Regulations were reported in the case of 3 informal samples
of dried fruits (raisins) only (vide p. 99).
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1928.
Further regulations under the Agricultural Produce (Grading
and Marking) Act were made by the Minister of Agriculture
and Fisheries during 1930 dealing with the grading and marking
of the following articles, viz.:—
Broccoli.
Certain canned fruits, peas and beans.
Cherries produced in England or Wales.
Cider.
Dressed poultry.
Glasshouse-grown tomatoes and cucumbers.
Strawberries.