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In addition nine samples of ice cream were submitted to the
public analysts for chemical examination and all proved to be
satisfactory.
OTHER FOOD SAMPLING-Bacteriological Examination
Bacteriological examination of other food products was
carried out during the year in respect of the undermentioned
commodities:—
Cream — 67
Cream Cakes — 34
Cooked Meats — 57
Meat Pies & sausage rolls 23
Other Meat products — 32
Shellfish — 6
Bread Roll — 1
Egg - 1
Yoghourt — 1
Coconut — 1
In general the results of the examination of these samples
were good, but some of the fresh cream samples were not entirely
satisfactory. Lack of a definite bacteriological standard gives
rise to some difficulty and during 1969a survey will be conducted
by the Public Health Laboratory Service to give clear guidance
on this matter.
In the case of the samples which were not entirely satisfactory,
the retailers attention was drawn to the fact that the expiry
date on the cartons must be strictly adhered to.
PESTICIDE RESIDUES IN FOODSTUFFS
Eighteen samples were taken during the year, this being the
second year of the national survey into this matter. All samples
proved genuine and free from pesticide residues.
The national interim report for the first year's results (1967)
has now been issued and shows that traces of residues were
present in a significant number of samples, following a pattern
that corresponded with the known use of pesticides upon certain
crops. According to the present state of knowledge there would
appear to be no short term hazard associated with the amount
found so far. Certain standards have been worked out for some
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