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(b) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved cream.
(i.) Above 35 per cent. 57
(ii.) Below 35 per cent. -
Total 57
(c) Instances where (apart from analysis) the requirements as to labelling
or declaration of preserved cream in Article V. (1) and the proviso in
Article V. (2) of the Regulations have not been observed 5
(d) Particulars of each case in which the Regulations have not been
complied with, and action taken.
Sample No. Contained Action taken.
25 3.5 grains boric acid per lb. The Vendor's explanation considered
by Public Health
Committee, who ordered him
to be cautioned.
488 4.3 „ „ Do.
758 17 „ Do.
897 11.9 „ „ Do.
924 7 „ „ Prosecution ordered. Vendor
fined 10/- and 12/6 costs.
3.—Thickening substances.—Any evidence of their addition to cream or to
preserved cream—None.
4.—Other observations, if any—None.
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF FOOD.
During the year 19 samples of milk, 1 of watercress, 1 of block ice, and
7 of ice cream were submitted to the Council's Bacteriologist (Dr. Foulerton) for
examination.
Of the milks, 16 were found to be "good," and 5 "bad." Of the ice cream
samples, 3 were "bad" and 1 was " doubtful." The block ice was reported "good"
and the watercress " doubtful."
All the reports were submitted to the Public Health Committee and warnings
with regard to those which were returned as "doubtful" or "bad" were sent to
the vendors.
In each of the cases in which milk was concerned a communication was
sent to the Medical Officer of Health of the district from which it was stated to
have come, and he was asked to take such action as seemed necessary in order
to bring about improvement. As in previous years, this procedure was found to
workwell.