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Special Designated Milk. During the year in question one
licence was issued in respect of the use of the special designation
" pasteurised " for milk processed within the Borough ; a licence
also being issued to the same firm in respect of " sterilised " milk.
The premises were inspected and compliance with the requirements
of the Act or Regulations was maintained. 76 samples were
taken, all of which were correct.
Safe Milk. In addition to the foregoing, thirty-four samples
of raw milk were procured within the Borough and submitted to
test for the presence of tubercle bacilli. None was found contaminated.
Throughout the year the staff of the Health Department
have striven to ensure that the standards were maintained and,
where necessary, improved.
The sanitary inspectors paid 1,322 visits to 838 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, 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
CLEAN AND SAFE FOOD