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The presumption was that the sample contained at least 15.6% of
added water. Prosecution of the vendor followed. The defendant
pleaded that a leaking cooler was responsible. This defence was
accepted, and the Magistrates dismissed the summons on payment
of £3 7s. 0d. costs.
MILK—HEAT TREATMENT.
In order to encourage the heat-treatment of milk, and after
discussion with the trade, the Ministry of Food decided, subject to
compliance with certain conditions, to pay milk retailers an allowance
of £d. per gallon in respect of milk heat-treated by them, from
the 1st November, 1944. Local Authorities were asked to assist
by the taking of samples of this heat-treated milk, for subjection to
prescribed tests. 13 such samples were taken; 12, passed the
prescribed tests for adequate heat-treatment, whilst only 8 satisfied
the tests for keeping quality. Notification of failure was, in accordance
with the instructions of the Ministry of Food, immediately
sent to the Area Milk Officer.
MILK—SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS.
19 samples of Specially Designated Milks were taken. 5 failed to
satisfy the prescribed tests. In these five cases, the milk was
obtained from producers licensed by the Kent County Council, at
whose request the samples were taken. The County Council ac:epted
responsibility for whatever action was considered necessary,
following submission of unsatisfactory samples.
MILK—TUBERCULOSIS.
2 samples from dealers in the Borough were submitted for
special examination for tubercle bacilli. In both cases the milks
vere satisfactory, and showed no evidence of tuberculosis.
FOOD SAMPLING.
69 samples of food (not including milk) were taken during the
year, and were found to be genuine.
MEAT INSPECTION.
Except for "emergency killing" slaughterhouses in the district
are closed.
On 10 occasions animals were dressed for food, when 14 pigs
and 1 calf were slaughtered. No diseased conditions were found.
SPECIAL PREMISES LEGISLATION.
shops Acts 1912-1936, Factories Act 1937, Food & Drugs Act
1938.
78 Shops Acts inspections were made, and 37 visits of inspection
to factories in the area. The following nuisances discovered in
factories were remedied following the service of informal notices :—
Insufficient ventilation 1
Insufficient sanitary accommodation 2
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