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faults in processing. The manufacturers followed the
advice of the Inspector and subsequent samples were found to
be satisfactory.
Imported Food.
The Council is a specially appointed Authority under
the Public Health(Imported Food}Regulations,1937. Inspections
are made of direct landings of imported foodstuffs at
the Sufferance Wharves in the Borougho No prohibited meat
shall be imported into the country for sale for human consumption
and no meat or meat products shall be imported
without an official certificate of inspection issued by the
Country of Origin, and approved by the British Government.
Except for 11 cwt of Onions damaged aboard ship all foods
imported were found to be satisfactory„ Meat and meat
products were all accompanied by satisfactory official
certificates.
Foods for Export.
In order to satisfy the Authorities of importing countries
overseas it is necessary for the exporter to obtain a
certificate of purity signed by the Medical Officer of
Health for the district from which the food is shippedo During
the period covered by this report 47 inspections were
made of foods exported from the district; 110 certificates
of purity were issued.
Food Poisoning.
Thirteen cases of food poisoning were notified during
the yearD Investigations failed to establish a specific
cause in any of these cases.
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