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It will be seen that of these samples only two failed to pass
the methylene blue (keeping quality) test and the efficiency of
modern pasteurisation is reflected in the results of the phosphatase
testing of the samples.
A total of 78 washed milk bottles was submitted for bacteriological
examination with satisfactory results.
Ice Cream. The Ice Cream (Heat Treatment etc.) Regulations,
1947 to 1952.
Ice cream which is now an important and popular item of
food, has been the subject of special legislation and more strict
control in post war years with the result that its manufacture is
mainly undertaken by the large companies who produce an article
of uniform quality, pre-packed in a variety of ways for sale by local
retailers, from modern refrigerated units.
One hundred and six premises are registered for the sale of
ice cream within the district and although two premises are also
registered for the manufacture of this product, no manufacture
has been carried out for some years.
A total of 129 samples of ice cream was examined for bacterial
quality by submission to the methylene blue reduction test, and
placed in the following provisional grades —
Grade I 128
Grade II 1
Grade III —
Grade IV —
These results can be considered very satisfactory.
Meat. Slaughterhouses Act, 1958.
Slaughter of Animals Act, 1958.
Public Health (Meat) Regulations 1924-1955.
There are no slaughterhouses in the District apart from the
one at Netherne Hospital which is used for the slaughter of surplus
animals from the Hospital farm to provide meat for consumption
by hospital inmates.
The arrangement to carry out post mortem inspection of all
animals slaughtered at this slaughterhouse continued, and during
the year the carcases and offals of eight cattle, one calf, and one
sheep were inspected for evidence of disease. The carcases and
offals of two cows were condemned as unfit for food.
During the year the Slaughterhouses Act, 1958 came into force
and in due course the Council will be required to review and
report to the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food on :—
(a) the existing and probable future requirements of their district
for slaughterhouse facilities having regard to the needs both
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