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Ground nutmeg Deficient in volatile oil Still under correspondence
Steak & kidney Deficient in kidney Repeat samples satisfactory
pies
Bronchial mixture Deficient in acetic acid Letter sent to manufacturers
Batter mix (Pancake) Labelling offence Stick on labels being provided
Ground nutmeg Deficient in volatile oil Further sample satisfactory
Orange drinks Deficient in fruit and sucrose Supply source removed
BACTERIOLOGICAL AND OTHER EXAMINATIONS
The following samples were submitted to the Public Health Laboratory for
examination
Ice cream 22
The 22 samples of ice cream were found to be satisfactory.
Samples of milk were submitted to the Public Health Laboratory for examination
under the Milk (Special Designation) Regulations as follows: —
Methylene Blue Test 245
(27 were void, the atmospheric shade temperature being over 65°F)
Fourteen failed to satisfy the prescribed test.
Phosphatase Test 240
Of the fourteen samples of milk which failed the Methylene Blue Test 1 was
of the raw milk bottled on the farm. The other thirteen failures were of milk
pasteurised in the Borough.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Details of the action taken by the Council under the Food and Drugs Act,
1955, and the Food Hygiene Regulations made thereunder are as follows:—
Date Offence Magistrate's Decision
28.3.67 Food and Drugs Act, 1955 Defendant found guilty, but
Complaint of cigarette end in given absolute discharge
a sliced loaf of bread £3.0.0. costs awarded to the
Council.