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Other samples
In addition to samples submitted to the public analyst from
routine sampling, the following were also submitted either to the public
analyst or for bacteriological examination. They were submitted for
various reasons, but mainly because of complaints received, or as a
result of enquiries made into cases of food poisoning:—
Dried egg powder Custard powder (2)
Tap water (4) Stewed apple
Synthetic cream Gravy
Meat (4) Swab from mixer
Bread (1) Washingup water
Lolly mould Potato and greens
Dried milk
Unsound food
A considerable amount of food was surrendered as unfit for human
consumption. In all, approxiately 13½ 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 RegistrarGeneral
:—
First quarter 2
Second quarter 3
Third quarter 5
Fourth quarter 22
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(2) Outbreaks due to identified agents :—
Total outbreaks 3 Total cases 23
Outbreaks due to :—
(a) chemical poisons-
(b) salmonella organisms-
(c) staphylococci (including toxin) 3
(d) CI. botulinum-
(e) Other bacteria-
(3) Outbreaks of undiscovered cause :—
Total outbreaks— Total cases—
(4) Single cases :—
Agent identified 6; Unknown 3; Total 9