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Sampling.—Under provisions of the Third Schedule to the first
of the above-mentioned Regulations, Methylene Blue and Phosphates
tests have been prescribed, the former for assessing the
" keeping " qualities of milk, and the latter for estimating the
efficiency of pasteurisation. In addition, a Turbidity test is also
prescribed for ascertaining the effectiveness of the heat treatment
of Sterilised milk.
During the year 56 samples of milk consisting of 41 Pasteurised
milks, 2 Sterilised and 13 T.T. Pasteurised were examined in accordance
with the prescribed tests and, with the exception of one sample
of pasteurised milk, all proved to be satisfactory.
In connection with the unsatisfactory sample, consultations
with the processing manager were arranged and the producers
warned.
Analytical Examination of Milk.—All designated milks being
sold in the Borough were sampled, including those of the super-fatted
variety, viz., Channel Island, Jersey, South Devon, etc. A total of
61 samples, 24 formal and 37 informal, were submitted to chemical
analysis and all proved to be genuine.
There was, however, a slight deficiency of milk fat in a sample
of Channel Island milk and a slight deficiency of fat and other milk
solids in a South Devon milk. Investigation revealed that the deficiencies
were due to insufficient mixing at the dairy, a fault which
the producer was instructed to remedy.
Six samples of cream were sampled and found to be genuine.
Summaries of samples taken from L.C.C. Schools and Nurseries
for chemical and bacteriological examination continued to be
furnished regularly to that authority.
Preserved Food and Ice Cream Premises.—In accordance
with the provisions of the Food and Drugs Act, 1955, Section 16,
all premises with the exception of schools, clubs, hotels or restaurants
used :—
(a) for the sale, or manufacture for the purpose of sale, of
ice-cream, or storage of ice-cream intended for sale ; or
(b) for the preparation or manufacture of sausages or
potted, pressed, pickled or preserved food intended for sale ;
are required to be registered by the owner or occupier with the Local
Authority.