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Tea.
In 1960 responsibility for the sampling and examination of tea upon importation
passed from H. M Customs and Excise to Local Authorities.
During the year 261,155 chests containing approximately 13,100 tons of tea
were landed within the Borough and a sampling routine has been established.
Advice has been given regarding damaged and contaminated teas, 2 tons 13 cwts.
3 qrs. 27 lbs. being released for re-exportation for manufacturing purposes.
Ice Cream
Production at the largest of the manufacturers has increased considerably
during the year and a total of 118 samples were taken for bacteriological examination.
Close supervision is exercised in connection with the manufacture and storage
of ice cream produced within the Borough and retailed over a large part of the
Midlands and Southern England.
Samples examined by the Public Analyst under the Pood Standards (Ice Cream)
Regulations, 1959 were satisfactory in all respects.
Ice Lollies.
During the year, 18 samples of ice lollies were taken and submitted to the
Public Health Laboratory for examination.
Results were generally satisfactory.
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