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The Inspector attends on the days of slaughtering and inspects
all carcases. Since prime beasts only are killed, it is only very
rarely that diseased parts or organs are found. Sometimes a liver
with flukes has to be condemned. Tuberculous conditions are
exceedingly rare.
Bakehouses.—There are 27. Of these, 20 are underground
bakehouses. All were inspected at least twice during the year, and
a letter reminding the occupier of his obligation to whitewash the
premises is sent to each in April and October.
Butcher's Shops.—There are 36 such shops which are regularly
inspected. In general, the premises are hygienically managed.
During 1925 and 1926, in keeping with the intentions of the Public
Health (Meat) Regulations, several modern plate-glass fronts had
been fitted to shops, and during 1927 two other shops were thus
fitted. This provision is important in protecting the meat displayed
from road dust.
Fish Shops.—There are 6 fishmongers and 11 fried fish shops.
The occupiers of all these premises were reminded by letter four
times during the year of their obligation to whitewash their premises,
and regular inspections were made.
(c) ACTION TAKEN UNDER THE SALE OF FOOD AND
DRUGS ACTS.
Milk and Cream Regulations.—One sample was taken under
these Regulations, and no preservative was found. As from
January 1st, 1928, under the Public Health (Preservatives, etc., in
Food) Regulations, cream must be entirely free from preservatives
of any kind. In the past, much cream has been sold free from
preservatives, although the old Regulations permitted boric acid
to the limit of 0.04 per cent. So that it may be taken that vendors
of cream in its natural state should be able to sell unpreserved cream
without hardship, should they adopt modern hygienic methods of
production and distribution.
Condensed and Dried Milk Regulations.—No samples
were taken during the year.