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“Of the eight irregular samples, three were samples of “new
milk” which were deficient in fat. Two farmers were involved but
no further action was taken with regard to these samples since, in
each case, samples of milk from accompanying churns were found
to be satisfactory.
"The one irregular sample of fish was the sale of smoked 'rock
salmon' for smoked haddock. Proceedings were taken but the
summons was dismissed.
"Two samples of liver both proved to be pigs' liver which was
sold when calves liver and lambs' liver respectively had been demanded.
One of the vendors responsible received an official caution
whilst the other was prosecuted and fined £3 with one guinea
costs.
“Two samples of vinegar procured from one vendor were both
non-brewed condiment sold for vinegar, and in this case an official
caution was issued.
“The following brief notes relate to other activities by my
Council by virtue of their duties as Food and Drugs Authority in
your Borough during the same period.
Milk—Inspection and Sampling
Special Designated Milk: "The premises of the one dealer/
processor of 'pasteuriesed' mik in your area received nine inspections
and fifty-two samples of 'pasteurised' milk from that source
were submitted for examination and found to be satisfactory.
Tuberculosis Examination: "Forty-eight samples were submitted
for such examination by animal inoculation. No adverse
report was received.
Merchandise Marks Act, 1887-1953
"Attention has been paid in particular to compliance with the
Imported Food Orders made under the Merchandise Marks Act,
1926. In this connection the marking of origin of meat, apples,
tomatoes, poultry and dried fruit was checked by 187 inspections;
during which 1,018 displays or articles were examined. The only,
infringements detected were of a minor nature and these were dealt
with on the premises.
Labelling of Food Order, 1953
"To ensure compliance with this Order, eighty-five premisess
were visited and 318 articles of food were examined. No infringe-
ment of substance was discovered".