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Milk and ice cream are the principal foods sold, though in most of
them other light refreshments are also supplied.
Eleven samples of milk were taken for bacteriological examination
and counts ranging from 11,000 to 324,000 per c.c. obtained. In cases
where the bacteriological examination did not shew satisfactory results
the matter was taken up with the proprietors with a view to improvements
being obtained in the methods of sterilization and cleansing of utensils.
Fifteen samples of milk were purchased for chemical analysis and all
except one were reported as genuine.
Three samples of ice cream were examined for bacteria; two were
found to be of low bacterial count and the third shewed 196,000 bacteria
per c.c. and B. Coli was present in 0.001 c.c. The proprietors in the
latter case were immediately informed and made arrangements for supplies
of ice cream from another source, as reported in the section dealing with
ice cream.
Preserved meat, etc., premises.
One hundred and twelve premises were on the register for the
manufacture of pressed, pickled, potted or preserved meat, fish or other
foods. No new registrations were made during the year. Two hundred
and thirty-two inspections were made. Four notices were served.
Merchandise Marks Act, 1926.
The main provision of this Act is that goods imported into this country,
in respect of which orders have been made by the Privy Council, must on
exposure for sale bear an indication of the country of origin. The food
inspectors carry out the appropriate provisions of these Acts in the
course of their routine food inspections, and during the year made 397
observations.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1928.
This Act inaugurated the National Mark Scheme.
Regulations are from time to time made by the Minister of Agriculture
and Fisheries prescribing grades for "Home" produce. If the
quality of the produce is consistent with these grades the National Mark
may be affixed to the package. The administration of the Regulations
by the City Council consists in seeing that food vendors observe the
requirements of labelling and that the National Mark is not applied to
foods that are not of the prescribed standard.