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Unsatisfactory results (Continued)
1 Norwegian frozen cooked peeled prawns High plate count - released on condition
they were used immediately after thawing.
24 Australian canned minced be ef loaf Included 12 blown tins - consignment
exported.
Cautionary Letters On the instructions of the Health Committee, a cautionary
letter was sent in respect of the sale of a pie containing green mould.
Ice Cream There are 35 premises in the borough registered for the manufacture
of ice cream. Inspections were made from time to time under the Ice Cream (Heat Treatment
etc.) Regulations 1959 and no contraventions were found.

In the case of the unsatisfactory sample (Grade III), an investigation was carried
out and advice given on improving methods of production.
Food Hygiene (General) Regulations 1960
Food premises in the borough are subject to freguent inspection by the public health
inspectors to ensure that the provisions of the Food Hygiene Regulations are being
observed, and a public health inspector visits the borough's Sunday markets each week.
There are over 4,000 food premises, including stalls, in the area. Notices of requirements
served numbered 399 and legal proceedings were instituted in 61 cases.
Details of action taken under Regulations 16 and 19 are contained in the Appendix,
page 120.
Food Export Certificates
Certificates numbering 99 were issued in respect of a variety of foodstuffs exported
56.