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sample was classified as Grade 3.
The remaining 4 samples were examined by the Public Analyst under the Pood
Standards (Ice Cream) Order, 1951. All samples were reported to be satisfactory,
the quality in general being much higher than the standards prescribed in the
regulations.
Ice Lollies.
During the year 5 samples were taken and submitted to the Public Health Laboratory
for examination. A satisfactory report was received in each case.
Imported Food.
The Council is a specially appointed Authority under the Public Health
(Imported Pood) Regulations, 1937. Inspections are made of direct landings of
imported foodstuffs at the Sufferance Wharves in the Borough. No prohibited meat
may be imported into the country for sale for human consumption and no meat or meat
products may be imported without an official certificate of inspection issued by
the Country of Origin, and approved by the British Government.
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 shipped. During the
period covered by this report 9 inspections were made of foods exported from the
district; 9 certificates of purity were issued.
Food Poisoning.
28 cases of food poisoning were notified during the year. No serious
outbreaks of food poisoning occurred.
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