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Twenty-three samples of ice cream were examined by
the Public Analyst. The average fat content was 9.93 per cent.;
the lowest fat content was 7.79 per cent. Bacteriological
examination was made of 24 samples, of which 1 was unsatisfactory
and appropriate action was taken.
Cooked Foods
Sixty-five premises are registered for the preparation
or manufacture of sausages or potted, pressed, pickled or
preserved food, comprising the following types of premises:grocers,
provisions, butchers, delicatessen, factory, fried
fish, cafe, cinema.
Unsound Food
One hundred and thirty-six certificates were issued in
respect of unsound food. The items of food concerned are
listed in the statistical summary.
Where possible, unsound food is salvaged for use either
for animal feeding stuff, soap manufacturing or other industrial
purposes. Other condemned food is either destroyed at the
Public Health Station or removed to the Council's Dust Wharf
for disposal with other trade refuse.