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Thirty nine samples of ice cream were obtained and taken
to the Public Health Laboratory, Ealing for bacteriological
examination. The use of the special standard devised by the
Public Health Laboratory; Ealing has been continued and is. for
convenience, set out below.
Grade Count Faecal Coli
I Below 500 Nil
II 500 - 10,000 Nil
III 10,000 - 100,000 Nil
IV over 100,000 or present
The grading of samples taken was as follows:-
Grade I 15 or 38. 5%
Grade II 15 or 38. 5%
Grade III Nil
Grade IV 9 or 23.0%
These results are not quite as good as in 1960. The proportion
of samples falling in Grades I and II was 77.0% compared
with 81.25% in the previous year and 70% the year before, but
on the very high standard by which these samples are graded this
can be regarded as satisfactory.
In sampling, attention has been concentrated on manufacturers
whose products have been found to be of Inconsistent
bacteriological quality. In fact five of the Grade IV samples
were provided by one manufacturer and three by another
All vehicles from which unwrapped ice cream is sold are
equipped with wash basins and carry supplies of hot water, soap,
towels and nailbrushes.
Ihe Inspection of Meat and Other Foods.
By Orders (B.I. Nos. 2154 and 2155 - 1960) made by the
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food under the Slaughter
bouse Reports (Appointed Day) Order, 1959, the Construction
Regulations contained in the Slaughterhouse (Hygiene) Regulations,
1958, and the Slaughter of Animals (Prevention of
Cruelty) Regulations; 1958, came into force on the 1st January.
As a result of these Orders there are now no licensed
slaughterhouses in the district. A large proportion of the meat
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