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From the month of May, 97 samples of ice cream were obtained and submitted
for analysis, the average fat content of the samples taken during each month from
May onwards being: 7.2, 7.2, 10.9, 7.1, 8.5, 7.9 and 12.1 respectively.
A large number of new applications for registration of ice cream premises
were received during the year. Inspections are carried out of all such premises
and alterations and additions required as necessary before registration is approved.
In several instances it was found necessary to restrict the sale to that of pre-packed
ice cream only.
Unsound Food. During 1949, 43,737 articles of food, weighing approximately
340 tons, were surrendered as unfit for human consumption. The majority of
these articles were from the one large abattoir in the Borough.
Most of the food was utilised for animal feeding or for fertilisers. No seizures
were made.

The following table No. 13 gives details of adulterated samples:—
25