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use. In the case of bottled milk, the time "immediately before
use" is considered to mean at the time the bottle is first
filled and, therefore, any offence would be committed at the
time and place of bottling.
There are no processing or bottling plants in the borough
and particulars of any offence for using a dirty bottle are
referred to the local authority in whose area the bottling
plant is situated.
During the year only one contravention had to be referred
to a neighbouring authority, who took action against the firm.
The firm pleaded guilty and were fined £3. 0s. 0d.
In addition, a complaint was made that a bottle of milk
containing a dead mouse had been delivered to a resident by
a roundsman engaged by one of the larger milk distributing
firms. The matter was investigated, and a pathological
examination of the mouse revealed that it had died of poisoning
and was in fact dead before being put into the milk. It could
not be shown conclusively however, at what stage or by whom
the mouse was put into the bottle. Accordingly, no proceedings
were instituted.
Composition of milk
During the year three hundred and fifty-nine samples of
milk were submitted to the Public Analyst and, with the
exception of fifteen, were found to be of genuine composition.