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The Public Analyst in reporting upon samples which are not passed
as being satisfactory certifies them as either "Adulterated" (i.e.
seriously unsatisfactory) or "inferior" (unsatisfactory in less serious
or minor ways).
Clean Food Byelaws.
No formal action was taken by the Local Authority under the
Byelaws adopted under Section 15 of the Food and Drugs Act, 1938.
Special Samples of Milk, Ice Cream and Water.
In addition to the samples taken above, a further one hundred and
sixty-eight samples were taken for bacteriological and pathological
examination and other special tests, as under:—
Milk (Tuberculin Tested)—Bacteriological Examination 1
Milk (Pasteurised)—Phosphatase Test 45
Milk (Sterilised)—Turbidity Test 10
Ice Cream—Bacteriological and Pathological Examination 36
Water—Bacteriological Examination 61
Water—Chemical Examination 15
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Ice Cream.
At the end of the year, there were one hundred and twenty-eight
premises registered for the sale of ice cream, but none for the manufacture
of this commodity. Ninety inspections were made and
conditions were found to be satisfactory.
Thirty-six samples were sent for bacteriological and pathological
examination. No pathogenic organisms were isolated and the grading
of the samples under the Methylene Blue test for cleanliness showed
that a high standard is being maintained.

In general, Grades I and II are satisfactory, whilst Grades III and
IV may indicate some defect in manufacture, storing or handling.
Should a result in Grade III or IV be received, investigations are made
and follow-up samples taken.