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ation to contain three dead flies. A letter of caution was sent to
the firm.
Special Designated Milk.
There was one firm licensed by the County Council as dealers/
pasteurisers and dealers/sterilisers. The premises were regularly
inspected throughout the year and in all 79 samples of milk taken
and submitted to examination. All samples proved satisfactory.
Milk Samples for Examination for Tuberculosis.
In addition to the foregoing, 36 samples of new milk were
taken for bacteriological examination; none was adversely reported
upon.
CLEAN AND SAFE FOOD
Throughout the year the staff of the Health Department
have striven to ensure that the standards attained as a result of
the first and subsequent Clean Food Campaigns were maintained
and, where necessary, improved.
The sanitary inspectors paid 1,486 visits to 834 food premises
during the year, always taking the opportunity of emphasising
the need for constant awareness that particular care in the handling
of foodstuffs is essential to ensure "Clean and Safe Food."
Although structural alterations, improved layout of premises,
modern equipment, additional and convenient sanitary accommodation,
plentiful supply of hot water and hand washing facilities,
are important, these improvements can only be successful if the
staff are aware of the simple hygienic principles involved in safe
food handling, and what is more important, are willing to observe
them strictly.
Although many tangible improvements in premises have been
effected through the efforts of the Sanitary Inspectors, there is still
evidence of reluctance by staff to make full use of these facilities
in the interests of clean and safe food.
PUBLIC HEALTH (MEAT) REGULATIONS, 1924 to 1952
Total number of carcases examined :—
Cows 25
Bullocks 439