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Unsound food
A considerable amount of food was surrendered as unfit for human
consumption. In all, approximately 13 tons were dealt with by the
Council's food inspectors, this consisting of meat, fruit pulp, fish,
vegetables, etc.
In order to prevent waste where possible, much of this unsound
food was forwarded to the appropriate authorities for reconditioning
or animal feeding.
Food poisoning
The following is the annual return of food poisoning notifications
(corrected) furnished to the Ministry of Health:—
(1) Food poisoning notifications (corrected) returned to Registrar-
General:—
First quarter 6
Second quarter 3
Third quarter 11
Fourth quarter 7
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(2) Outbreaks due to identified agents:—
Total outbreaks Nil Total cases Nil
Outbreaks due to:—
(a) chemical poisons -
(b) salmonella organisms -
(c) staphylococci (including toxin) -
(d) Cl. botulinum -
(e) Other bacteria -
(3) Outbreaks of undiscovered cause:—
Total outbreaks 4 Total cases 7
(4) Single cases:—
Agent identified 14; Unknown 6; Total 20
Registration of food premises
The following premises are registered in accordance with the
requirements of section 14 (1) of the Food and Drugs Act, 1938:—
Icecream 340
Fish fryers 44
Sausages 105
Preserved meats 156
Preserved fish 26
Other preserved foods 1