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These figures indicate, as was anticipated, that the manufacture of 'soft' ice cream
on the vehicle calls for strict surveillance.
In addition to ice cream, 39 lollies were submitted for examination. Five were
considered to be "fair" and one unsatisfactory; in each case the lollies were manufactured
outside the Borough and the local authority concerned were informed.
Unsound Food
Complaints continue to be received and considered by the Public Health Committee
in respect of food containing foreign substances or otherwise alleged to be unfit for
human consumption. During the year 25 such complaints were investigated. In
most cases warning letters were sent to the persons responsible. Legal proceedings were
taken in four cases. A fine of £10 was imposed in one case and £2 in each of two cases;
in the other case there was an absolute discharge on payment of five guineas costs. In
one case in which the Committee agreed to take proceedings the complainant was unwilling
to give evidence.
Registration of Food Hawkers
Under the provisions of the Essex County Council Act, 1952 Section 103, one person
was registered as a food hawker; storage accommodation was outside the Borough.
Food Poisoning
16 cases of food poisoning were notified during the year. The following is a copy
of the annual return submitted to the Ministry of Health:-
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Total
- 5 11 - 16
Cases otherwise ascertained 20
Symptomless Excreters Nil
Fatal Cases Nil