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immediately and necessary action taken on receipt of the analytical
report regarding them.
During the year one sample of milk was found to be adulterated to
such a degree as to justify legal proceedings. Certain other food samples
were found to be inferior, but not to such an extent as to justify legal
action. In each of these cases a warning letter was sent to the Vendor
concerned.
The proceedings in respect to the adulterated Milk sample resulted
in a conviction being obtained. Details of these proceedings are given
in Table 39.
The work carried out under the Food and Drugs (Adulteration)
Act, during the year is summarized in the Public Analyst's Report
in the appendix.
The Public Health (Preservatives, etc., in Food) Regulations.—
All samples of milk and cream taken during the year were submitted
to examination for preservatives. No evidence of the presence of preservatives
was obtained sufficient to warrant legal proceedings.
Margarine.—One application for transfer of registration was
received during the year from a firm of wholesale dealers in margarine.
After inspection of the premises, the necessary certificate was issued
and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries was so informed.
CHEMICAL AND BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION
OF FOOD.
Analysis of Food and Drugs.—The Public Analyst is Mr. B. H.
Gerrans, F.I.C., and the investigations in connection with food and
drugs sold in the Borough are carried out in his laboratories. The
detailed results' of analyses made during the year will be found appended
to this report.
Bacteriological Examinations.—Arrangements have also been made
with the Clinical Research Association for the bacteriological examination
of samples of milk under the Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1923.
No occasion has vet arisen for such investigation.