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Milk sampling. A total of 23 samples of milk (- formal, 23 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: Pat 3.5, Non-fatty solids 8.60.
The Milk and Dairies (Channel Islands and South Devon Milk) Regulations, 1956,
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 4.3 and 4.4
and in each case the non-fatty solids figure was 9.0
The 7 samples of designated milk submitted to Phosphatase and Methylene Blue
Tests, 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 Pull and free consultation has taken place between manufacturers and
the Council's Pood 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 71 samples were taken during the year. Of these 69 were submitted
to the Public Health Laboratory for examination by the Methylene Blue Test.
The remaining samples were examined by the Public Analyst under the Pood
Standards (Ice Cream) Order, 1951. Both samples were reported to be satisfactory,
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