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Once again I record the willing assistance rendered by Mr. J. E. Hill,
J.P., to the Public Health Department, when Orders of Condemnation and
destruction of foodstuffs have been sought.
Ice Cream.
Premises used for the sale or manufacture of ice-cream must be registered
in accordance with the provisions of the Council's Act of 1929, and
such premises are visited periodically. No legal action was necessary against
any of the vendors during the year.
Sale of Food and Drugs Act.
The Middlesex County Council is the Authority for the administration
of this Act, and I am indebted to the Chief Officer of the Public Control
Department for the following information, which relates to foodstuffs
purchased in Edmonton.
List of samples taken during 1937:—
Taken. Adulterated.
Milk 233 8
Butter 14 2
Brandy 2 —
Gin 3 1
Hake 3 —
Lamb's liver 2 2
Sheep's liver 4 2
Whisky 18 2
279 17
Number of prosecutions 2
„ „ convictions 2
Shops Act, 1934.
The three items (1) ventilation, (2) temperature, and (3) sanitary conveniences,
in connection with the shops which come within the sphere of the
Sanitary Inspector's duties, have been dealt with. Ninety-two visits have
been paid during the year, and in no case was it found necessary to evoke
any legal action, the various items being dealt with by informal action only.
Shops Acts.
The Shops Acts Inspector submits a monthly report to the Public Health
Committee, and the following is a short summary:—
Visits to shops, licensed street traders, etc. 2,664
Number of contraventions 21
Proceedings were taken against 5 traders, and fines of 2 of 20s. each,
1 of 10s., 1 of 5s., and 1 of 4s. respectively were inflicted.
Chemical and Bacteriological Examination of Food.
The only examinations carried out by the Council are those for
designated milks; these are sent to the Counties' Public Health Laboratories.
The matter is discussed previously.
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