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Sixteen samples were excellent (no bacterial growth). Twenty-seven were
good (up to 10,000 organisms/grm.). Ten were fair (up to 100,000 organisms/grm.)
and 46 were poor (over 1,000,000 organisms/grm.).
In the shops where "good" or "excellent" results were obtained it was noted
at the time of sampling that the staff were adept at slicing the meat without handling
it in any way and a regular sterilising and cleaning routine was used for utensils.
Advice on handling and cleansing procedures was given in all cases where a
fair or poor result was obtained.
A national scheme, instituted by the Local Authority Associations for the testing
of foodstuffs for the presence of residues of pesticides and other toxic chemicals
used in agriculture and storage, was commenced in 1966 and continued through the
year. England and Wales have been divided into seven zones for the survey, and,
in the Greater London Zone, No. 1, 24 authorities including Enfield will submit
432 samples during each 12-month period.
Eighteen samples were submitted by this authority (listed below). All were
satisfactory.
Wholemeal Bread
New Zealand Cheddar Cheese
Pork Chops
French Soft Cheese
Beef Sausages
Danish Ham, Lard and Eggs
Canned Steak
Infant Vegetable Food
Bramley Seedling Apples
January King Cabbages
Tea (cheap blend)
Pasteurised Milk
South African Apples
Dried Apricots
Spanish Potatoes
Lettuce
The Merchandise Marks Act of 1887, as amended by the Merchandise Marks
Act, 1953, prohibits the application of certain types of written false trade descriptions
to goods, while the Merchandise Marks Act, 1926, required in the case of a
number of foodstuffs designated in orders made under the Act, that the place
of origin shall be marked on those goods. Such designated foodstuffs include
honey, apples, tomatoes, dried fruit, eggs, cucumbers, bacon and ham, poultry,
meat, butter and margarine.
The Merchandise Marks (Imported Goods) No. 7 Order, 1934, Amendment
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