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Careful watch is kept on all purveyors and manufacturers
of ice-cream. As a result of action under the
Essex County Council Act, the standard of purity of
ice-cream has definitely been raised. There is a large
public demand for this commodity and provided it is a
pure product it may be regarded as a valuable article
of food.
Food Poisoning.
Under section 105 (1) of the Dagenham Urban
District Council Act, 1931, three notifications of food
poisoning were received, details of which are added.
None of the cases displayed the clinical symptoms of
true food poisoning.
The value of notification of food poisoning may not
immediately be apparent, but on closer examination of
the subject it will be recognised that the Health Department
is able to glean valuable information with regard
to the wholesomeness of the food supply of the area,
as the fact that certain foods are suspected initiates an
inspection of the methods of production, storage and
retail of the commodity under consideration.

(c) Adulteration, etc.
Sale of Food and Drugs.
These Acts are administered by the Essex County
Council. During the year, 271 samples were analysed.
Proceedings in one instance resulted in a fine of £2
and 10s. Od. costs.