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Ice-Cream.
Twelve samples of ice-cream were examined bacteriologically, three
of which were reported upon adversely.
The unsatisfactory samples were obtained from two local manufacturers
and in one case the substitution of a hot mix for the cold mix
method previously used produced satisfactory results.
In the remaining case representations were made with the object of
improving future supplies.
Meat.
The two slaughterhouses in the District have not been licensed since
1940. In 1946 one licence was issued under the Slaughter of Animals Act,
1943, for the purpose of slaughtering at a public institution in the District.
The only carcases examined were occasional cottagers' pigs and meat
delivered to local butchers' shops from the Wholesale Meat Supply Association
situated outside the District.
Other Foods.
Routine inspections were made to food premises, including bakehouses,
provision shops, ice-cream shops, restaurant kitchens and cafés,
etc., with regard to the provisions as to rooms and precautions to be
taken against contamination of food.

Wherever appropriate the Ministry of Food salvage organisation has
disposed of foodstuffs suitable for animal feeding or industrial purposes.
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