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Milk Sampling. A total of 15 samples of milk ( - formal, 15 informal) were submitted
to the Public Analyst for chemical examination. All samples were satisfactory. For
average solids in all samples, excluding Channel Islands milk, the figures were:
Fat 3.7, Non-fatty solids 8.68.
The Milk and Dairies (Channel Islands and South Devon Milk) Regulations, 1956,
introduced on 18th June, (fixed a minimum standard of 4 per cent, fat in connection
with milk sold under the Description Channel Islands, Jersey, Guernsey and South
Devon. 2 samples of Channel Islands milk were taken and reports showed fat figures
of 4.5 and 4.3 and in each case the non-fatty solids figure was 9.0.
Of the 26 samples of designated milk (23 pasteurised; 3 tuberculin tested
pasteurised) submitted to the Phosphatase, and Methylene Blue tests, all were
satisfactory.
Ice Cream,
Close supervision is exercised in connection with the manufacture, sale and
storage of ice cream. Premises, plant and refrigerators were kept under constant
observation. Full and free consultation has taken place between manufacturers and
the Council's Food Inspector on problems of production.
Inspections are made of the vehicles used by itinerant vendors; vehicles have
been stopped, stocks inspected, temperature of containers checked and samples
taken.
A total of 5 samples were taken during the year. Of these 1 was submitted to
the Public Health Laboratory for examination by the Methylene Blue Test. The
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