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Ninety-six samples of Special Designated Milk were taken
under the Regulations from milk processing plants, milk distributors
and hospitals. These samples were submitted for the phosphatase,
methylene blue and turbidity tests, the results of which are set out
below.
Class of Milk
No.
Tested
Phosphatase
Test
Methylene
Blue Test
Turbidity
Test
Passed
Failed
Passed
Failed
Passed
Failed
Pasteurised 48 48 — 48 — — —
T.T. Pasteurised 14 14 — 14 — — —
Tuberculin Tested 16 — — 14 2 — —
(Raw)
Sterilised 18 — — — — 18 —
96 62 — 76 2 18 —
The results of the examinations are sent to the Milk Division
of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and they were
informed at once of the above adverse reports.
Public Health (Condensed Milk) Regulations 1923/1948.
These Regulations provide standards for milk fat and milk
solids of condensed milk and control the labelling of tins and other
receptacles. During the year 16 samples were submitted for examination
by the Public Analyst and were reported genuine.
Markets.
Considerable attention was given to street-trading in food at
the four markets in the borough situate in Bradmore Lane, Railway
Approach, Cinema Extension and Norland Road, the stalls and
storage accommodation receiving frequent inspection by the Food
and Drugs Inspector. During the year 776 visits were made to these
markets.
Basement Bakehouses.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 4 Factory Act
1937, inspections were made of the four basement bakehouses in
respect of which certificates of suitability were issued at the time of
the last quinquennial review.
In two cases, the certificates were not renewed as the bakehouse
concerned had not been used for baking over the required period.
The Factory Act 1937 provides that if a Basement bakehouse
is not used for a period exceeding twelve months, it shall not be so
used again.
On completion of certain works to the remaining two basement
bakehouses it was considered justified for the certificate of suitability
to be continued.