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(b) Determinations made of milk fat in cream sold as preserved cream.
(i.) Above 35 per cent 18
(ii.) Below 35 per cent Nil
Total 18
(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 Nil
(d) Particulars of each case in which the Regulations have not been
plied with, and action taken Nil
3.—Thickening substances.—Any evidence of their addition to cream or to
preserved cream. Action taken where found.—None.
4.—Observations, if any.—Nil.
The Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1923.—Under this Order 39 applications
were received from 8 dealers in the borough for licence to sell milk as
Certified Milk, or Grade " A " Tuberculin Tested Milk or " Pasteurised " Milk.
In addition 1 licence was granted to bottle and sell Grade " A " (Tuberculin
Tested) milk, another to " Pasteurise " and sell " Pasteurised " milk. As the
milk in each case was obtained from a producer licensed under the Order and the
premises of the applicants were found to be satisfactory, licences were granted
in each case, the numbers being 15 in respect of Certified Milk, 11 for Grade " A "
Tuberculin Tested Milk, and 13 " Pasteurised " Milk. In accordance with the
instructions of the Ministry 66 samples were taken during the year and submitted
to the Council's Bacteriologist, Dr. A. J. R. Foulerton. Copies of the reports
were duly forwarded to the Ministry.
Milk (Mothers and Children) Orders.—During 1926 exactly the same line
was followed as in former years. The amount expended in the year ended 31st
March, 1927, was £387 0s. Od., as against £357 5s. 9d. up to 31st March, 1926.
The actual number of cases dealt with was 223, and the number of orders issued
1,110-
B.—FOODS OTHER THAN MILK.
Food Inspection.—There was no change in the method of carrying out the
work of food inspection during year. The special Saturday night and Sunday
inspections in market streets, etc., were continued, and in carrying them out
inspector Smith received the assistance of other members of the staff having the
necessary qualifications and experience.
On a great many occasions the inspector was called by vendors to examine
articles of food under Section 47 (8) of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, and
to accept surrender of such as were unsound or unwholesome or unfit for food.
The articles dealt with in this way are set out below.
Unsound and Diseased Food Condemned and Destroyed During the
Year 1926.
Meat—
Beef 108 lbs.
Mutton 78 lbs.
Bacon 31 cwts.
Poultry— 22 Ducks
3 Turkeys