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33
ICE CREAM.
One hundred and ten samples of Ice Cream were submitted to
the Public Health Laboratory Service for "Methylene Blue" tests.
The following results were received;-
Grade I 63
Grade II 27
Grade IXI 13
Grade IV 3 106
The remaining four samples were coloured ices which did not
respond to the test.
During 1949, examination of Ice Cream samples resulted as
follows;-
Grade I 11
Grade II 13
Grade III 13
Grade IV 19 56
It will be apparent that the quality of Ice Cream has much
improved in the Borough, due in no small part to the vigilance of the
Council's Food Inspectors. As a matter of interest it will be
observed that whilst practically twice as many samples of Ice
Cream have been dealt with during 1950, those appearing in Grade I
number almost six times the total similarly graded in 1949. At the
same time, it is gratifying to report that particularly in regard to
the number of samples submitted for tests, the proportion of those
graded either III or IV has much declined. The traders whose Ice
Cream receives these latter gradings are advised of the unsatisfactory
results obtained. In respect of Ice Cream produced outside the
Borough, it is customary to advise the particular Medical Officer of
Health when poor gradings are notified.
A legal standard for Ice Cream was not in force during the year,
but was under consideration for introduction in 1951.