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Apart from the above Dr. Foulerton also examined 6 samples of Milk. In
respect of these he reported favourably with regard to 4.
In 1 case the examination revealed the presence of tubercle bacilli, and one
was found to be " dirty." Careful enquiries were made in both these cases, but it
was found impossible to trace the milk further back than to the wholesale dealer,
who was cautioned.
ANALYSIS AND EXAMINATION OF FOOD.
The following summary contains all the necessary information with regard to
the work done under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts in repect of the protection
of the food supply. Proceedings on account of food adulteration were taken in
12 cases.
Warranty was pleaded in 6 cases and the summons dismissed. In the
remaining 6, fines and costs to the amount of £19 10s. 6d. were imposed.
The Public Analyst reports as follows:—"Notwithstanding war conditions, the
provisions of the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts were enforced in the Borough, with
the same systematic energy as in former years. 833 samples were submitted for
analysis, the majority of them being dairy produce. Of these 34, or only about
4 % were adulterated. A complete list is as follows :