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During the year fifteen samples have been taken of the Grade A milk for
bacteriological examination: all have passed the test, which is one solely for
the purpose of assessing cleanliness.
Considering the hot summer which we had, I think that such a record is a
most excellent one.
The total number of milk retailers in the district whose names are on the
Register is 72.
There has been no refusal during the year to register any applicant as a
purveyor of milk: neither has there been any action under the Milk and Dairies
Order, 1926.
Meat.
There are five slaughter-houses in the district, one registered and four
licensed.
During the year 256 visits of inspection have been paid to these during
or shortly after slaughter for the purpose of meat inspection, and the following
carcases were examined:—
Sheep or Lambs 85
Pigs 409
The Inspectors also paid 179 visits to butchers' shops.
Many butchers' shops are glazed, and it is possible to display meat in the
window to a large extent: customers have the benefit of knowing that the
joint they select has not been previously handled by anyone unauthorised,
and that there has been little chance of contamination from the street.
Other butchers keep within the limits of the law by not allowing their
meat to project beyond the limits of the wall or screen of the shop, but the
protection against contamination cannot compare with that afforded by a
window.
It is a remarkable thing that the exposure of carcases in a butcher's shop
does not offend sentiment, but one supposes that the custom is sanctioned
by age, and the individual is inured to the sight : at any rate, the display would
harden the heart of the vegetarian.
It is to be noted, however, that in many cases where the shop is protected
by a window, that the display is less revolting and, shall we say, more artistic!
Bakehouses.
During the year 72 visits of inspection have been paid to bakehouses,
none of which are of the basement variety.
In accordance with the Bakehouses Welfare Order, 1927, reasonable
washing facilities have been provided in all the bakehouses.
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