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Bakehouses.
I have, as instructed, made periodical inspections of the bakehouses
(now numbering fifteen, two having been closed since my last
report. Three of the bakehouses are underground.
The bi-annual cleansing in each case has been carried out satisfactorily.
The general conditions of the bakehouses were found satisfactory.
Cowsheds and Slaughterhouses.
Five notices were received for renewal of licences. The premises
were duly inspected regarding the cleansing, limewashing and general
sanitary condition in accordance with the provisions of the Dairy and
Cowsheds Order; any defects found to exist were remedied and the limewashing
done before the renewals of the licences were granted.
The slaughterhouses have been frequently visited, often when killing
was in progress, and everything found satisfactory; limewashing in each
case has been done in compliance with the London County Council's
bye-laws.
The number of these premises now on the register is—cowsheds, 2;
slaughterhouses, 3.
Food and Drugs Acts, 1875 to 1907.
Under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts 52 varied samples have been
taken and submitted to the Public Analyst for analysis.
On analysis four were found to be adulterated. Summonses were
issued against the vendors.
Particulars of adulterated samples and results of legal proceedings
are appended:—
Milk.—Deficient in solids not fat to the extent of 3.5 per cent.
Defendant proved warranty. Summons dismissed.
Milk.—Deficient in solids not fat to the extent of 4.7 per cent.
Defendant gave due notice of a warranty, which Mr. Young,
Solicitor, proved was not a true copy within the meaning of
the Act, and defendant was ordered to pay 23s. costs.