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140 of the samples were fresh milk. 13 of these, or
9.3 per cent were adulterated, compared with 7.9, 9.7, 10.0, 5.9
and 7.6 in the five preceding years.
18 samples were bought as butter and none were found
to be adulterated.
None of the other articles analysed were found to be
adulterated.
5. Milk and Cream Regulations. All the milk samples were
examined for the presence or preservatives and colouring; matter,
but none found. The unrestricted sale of cream was prohibited
during most of the year.
FOOD INSPECTION.
6. There were 80 surrenders of unsound food including 33
of beef, 5 of corned beef and 8 of herrings and kippers. Over
12,000 lbs. of tuberculous and unsound beef was surrendered, and
over 1,600 lbs. of herrings. The time of Inspectors Tedham,
and Shaw and of Chief Inspector Duck was mainly occupied with
Food Control work and they were successful in detecting a large
number of breaches of the Controller's Orders.
DAIRIES, COWSHEDS AND MILKSHOPS
7. On January 1st. 1918, there were 96 milkshops on the
register; none were added and 12 removed, during the year, leaving
a total of 84 on the register at the close of 1918. There were
104 inspections made, and 2 notices were served. There were
no prosecutions.
8. Two cowsheds were added to the register, leaving 14
on the register. There were 33 inspections, and 5 notices were
served for dirty conditions, etc.
slaUghter-houses,
9. The number of slaughter-houses on the register remained
the same, viz., 9. 36 inspections were made and 3 notices
served and complied with.
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