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The above results indicate that the general standard is
satisfactory although constant vigilance must be obtained.
11 lollies were submitted for bacteriological examination
and all were satisfactory.
14 ice creams and 7 lollies were also submitted to the
Public Analyst and 5 of the samples of ice cream were found to
contain non-milk fat and the vendors were informed and action
taken with regard to the necessary labelling requirements.
Other Food Sampling
Bacteriological examination of other food products were
carried out during the year in respect of the undermentioned
commodities:
Cream 43 Raw meats 8
Cream cakes 54 Shellfish 6
Cooked Meats 77 Fruit juices 7
Meat Products 15 Tomatoes 1
Sausages 17 Baby food 1
Rolls & pies 22 Frozen fish 1
Generally the results were satisfactory although fresh
cream samples again left much to be desired. A report has been
issued by the Working Party on the survey carried out in 1969
but it would seem that at present there is no prospect of legislation
to enforce a bacteriological standard for cream. The Report
states although cream frequently has a high bacteriological
content pathogenic bacteria are rarely present and very few food
poisoning incidents have been traced to fresh cream.
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