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In the case of samples not within the standard, the results would be
reported to the Ministry of Health and to the County Medical Officer
concerned.
Animal Inoculation. 22 samples of milk were submitted to the
bacteriologist for the detection of Tubercle Bacilli (guinea pig inoculation),
all with negative results.
2. Meat Premises, (a) Slaughterhouses. There are two slaughterhouses
in the Borough and these were kept under regular and efficient
supervision, 233 visits having been paid by the Food Inspector.
The following is a statement of the animals slaughtered and the
carcases or offal destroyed.
Slaughtered. 244 bullocks. 46 calves. 1533 sheep. 88 pigs.
The Borough Council has licensed 7 slaughtermen in connection
with these premises.
Destroyed—Surrendered at Slaughterhouses. Bullock's mesenteric
fat, 2. Bullocks' heads and tongues 7. Bullock's kidney and tongue 1.
Bullocks' livers 19. Bullocks' lungs 3. Pig's head 1.
(b) Poultry Slaughterer. There is one poultry slaughtering establishment.
During the year 7,957 head of poultry were slaughtered.
(c) Shops and Stalls. The following Food Stalls are registered :
Fruit, Vegetables 32 Meat 3
Ice Cream and/or Baked Grocery 6
Chestnuts 13 Refreshments 6
Fish and or Poultry 9 Medicines 4
Regular inspection is carried out, particularly at such times as
business is being actively carried on.
(d) Premises used for the preparation of sausages and preserved
meat or fish or other food. In respect of all applications for registration
of such premises, and all places already registered, regular
inspection is made.
100 premises were so registered at the end of the year under
report.