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"With regard to the samples noted as unsatisfactory the following
comments may be of interest.
"Of the four milk samples three were of hot milk procured
from a cafe ; each was slightly deficient in fat and an official caution
was sent to the proprietor. The fourth was from a churn of new
milk sent from a farmer to a milk processing depot in your
borough. This sample was slightly deficient in milk fat but as
samples from six other churns all forming part of the same consignment
from this farmer were genuine, no further action was taken.
"In respect of the six samples of vinegar, two samples were
obtained from each of three local shopkeepers. In every case nonbrewed
condiment was sold. Two of these traders were prosecuted
and each was fined £2 and £1 15s. Od. costs. An official caution
was sent to the third trader.
"The five unsatisfactory samples of spirits were all obtained
from the same licensed premises and the licensee was prosecuted
and fined a total of £15 15s. Od. and 7 guineas costs. The sample
of smoked haddock was unsatisfactory as smoked cod was
supplied. The trader concerned was also prosecuted and fined £1
and 1 guinea costs.
"The following brief notes relate to other activities by my
Council by virtue of their duties as Food and Drugs Authority.
Special Designated, Milk
"During the year one dealer/processor was licensed to use the
special designation "pasteurised" in connection with milk processed
at their premises. Eight inspections were made of these premises
and fifty-two samples of "pasteurised" milk were procured, none
of which was adversely reported upon.
Merchandise Marks Acts 1887-1926
"Attention has been paid in particular to compliance with the
Imported Food Orders made under the Merchandise Marks Act,
1926 and which require in respect of specified foods that when,
inter alia, they are exposed for retail sale they must bear a clear
indication of the country of origin, that is to say either the words
"Empire" or "foreign" as the case may be or the specific country
of production. 96 premises were visited and 281 head of poultry,
displays of meat, or stacks of apples, tomatoes, dried fruit were
examined. The only infringements were of a minor character and
these were dealt with on the spot.