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ICE CREAM
Eighteen samples of ice cream were taken for bacteriological examination
with the following results:—
Grade 1: 2 Grade 2: 7 Grade 3: 4 Grade 4: 5
Steps were taken to follow up the five samples in grade 4. In one case
the manufacturer was given advice regarding additional precautions
to be taken during the manufacturing process, and subsequent samples
proved to be satisfactory. The other four unsatisfactory samples were
found to arise from the bulk ice-cream supplied by a manufacturer in
a neighbouring borough. The Medical Officer of Health of the neighbouring
borough investigated and three samples which were taken at
the factory proved to be Grade 2. The factory has since been re-organised,
fresh plant has been installed, and conditions are satisfactory. Samples
taken since the re-organisation proved to be Grade 1.
MILK SUPPLY
Eight new registrations were effected under Part III of the Milk and
Dairies Regulations, 1949.
Licences for the sale of special designated milk under the Milk (Special
Designation) (Pasteurised and Sterilised Milk) Regulations, 1949, were
granted as follows.
New Licences Renewals
Dealers' Supplementary Dealers' Supplementary
Pasteurised 4 1 27 9
Tuberculin Tested 5 1 24 9
Sterilised 7 1 44 10
Thirty-six samples of milk were taken in course of delivery or from
shops and submitted for bacteriological examination. All proved to be
satisfactory.
BAKEHOUSES
There are 14 bakehouses in the Borough, three of them being underground
and in respect of which certificates of suitability are in force.
Those underground are subject to special inspection every five years
under Section 54 of the Factories Act, 1937.
All bakehouses are frequently inspected to ensure that hygienic conditions
are maintained.
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