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42 samples of ice cream manufactured in the borough and submitted to the
methylene blue reduction test gave the following results:-
Grade
I 14
II 14
III 4
IV 10
Consequent upon taking the unsatisfactory samples (grades III and IV)
careful investigations were carried out and recommendations made. (9 samples
taken later have all been satisfactory.) The manufacturer from whom the grade
IV samples were taken has since ceased production.
Food Export Certificates
Certificates numbering 95 were issued in respect of avariety of foodstuffs
exported to Barbados, Belgium, Canada, Canary Islands, France, Israel, Greece,
Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, New Zealand, Poland, South Africa, Spain,
Sweden and Trinidad.
Before certificates are issued the foodstuffs destined for export are
examined and where necessary samples taken for analysis. Relevant investigation
is also made into the methods of production.
The Corporation of London, through its veterinary officers and inspectors,
carried out on an agency basis duties imposed on the Council under the Diseases
of Animals Act 1951 and Performing Animals Act 1925.
Visits were paid during the year to the 17 poultry slaughterhouses and
11 live poultry dealers in the borough. Each of 14 pet shops received quarterly
visits. The only animal boarding establishment in the bo rough has now closed
Close attention has been paid to the animal market held on Sunday mornings in
Club Row, and visits of inspection made regularly.
In accordance with the Fowl Pest Order 1938, many visits were also made to
premises where poultry are s1aughtered, concerning the disposal of waste materials
and cleaning and disinfecting of crates and vehicles used for the conveyance of
poultry. The correct disposal of viscera etc. is necessary in preventing the
spread of disease and this problem was heightened by the strike of dustmen
which occurred during the Autumn. At the request of the Ministry of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Food, a complete list of these premises was sent giving details
of methods of disposal of viscera etc.
DISEASES OF ANIMALS
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