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were found to be deficient in fat. The remaining three samples,
from separate farmers, were also deficient in fat. In all seven
cases associated and subsequent follow-up samples were found to
be genuine, and apart from advising the farmers no Lurther action
was taken.
Tea. This was a packet of tea, purchased privately, and
brought in for analysis. It contained a paludrine tablet. A letter
of warning was sent to the packers.
Vinegar. Two samples of vinegar, from the same retailer,
were found to be non-brewed condiment. Proceedings were instituted
and the retailer was fined £3-0-0, and ordered to pay £3-17-0
costs.
Merchandise Marks Act, 1926—Imported Food Orders.
During the year 107 premises were visited and 368 displays
of meat, apples, tomatoes, poultry, dried fruit, butter and eggs
were examined. No infringements of substance arose.
Labelling of Food Order, 1953.
One hundred and thirty premises were visited and 1,209
different articles examined. No infringements of substance arose.
Special Designated Milk.
For the year 1954 my Council issued licences in respect of
one firm of Dealers/Sterilisers; and in the case of another firm
of both Dealers/Sterilisers and Dealers/Pasteurisers. The premises
were regularly inspected throughout the year and in all 121
samples of sterilised and pasteurised milk were taken and submitted
to examination. All samples proved satisfactory.
Milk Samples for T.B. Examination.
In addition to the foregoing 9 samples of new milk were taken
for bacteriological examination; none was adversely reported upon.
Ice Cream Premises
The Ice Cream (Heat Treatment etc.) Regulations, 1947,
control the method by which ice cream should be manufactured.
Only one person makes ice cream within the Borough, and
employs the method known as "complete cold mix" which only
requires the addition of water.
Most of the ice cream sold is manufactured outside the
Borough.
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