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The Milk produced in the Local Cowsheds is largely
supplied to the Dairymen in the neighbourhood, but the bulk
of the District's Milk Supply is imported from the large
London Dairy Supply Companies, and is received, stored and
distributed from the various Dairies and Dairy Company's
premises in the District, most of which are quite modern and
properly equipped for cooling, sterilization of vessels, and for
the maintenance of cleanliness.
The Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops are inspected as
frequently as possible, and the cows examined quarterly by
the Council's Veterinary Surgeon.
One Dairy has been re-modelled on modern lines and
many Sanitary improvements have been effected at other
Cowsheds and Dairies, and any breach of the Dairies, Cowsheds
and Milkshops regulations rectified on being brought
to the notice of the occupiers.
The Veterinary Surgeon reported on all occasions that
the cows examined by him were in a healthy condition except
in one or two instances in which the cows were affected with
Mastitis when the milk from the cows was not being used.
INSPECTION OF PLACES WHERE FOOD IS
PREPARED.
The premises in the district in which foods are prepared
and exposed for sale, have been kept under constant observation.
The premises include butchers, fish, poultry and
provision shops, restaurant kitchens and a manufactory
where potatoes are prepared for sale as "crisps." Generally,
due observance of the principles of hygiene is maintained and
reasonable care is taken to prevent contamination by foreign
matter. In the course of these inspections, the following
articles were inspected, and found to be unfit for human
consumption:
1 carcase pig (Peritonitis),
2 cwt. potatoes (Diseased),
1 cwt. 1 stone fish (Decomposition).
62 tins condensed milk ,,
12 lbs corned beef ,,
12 tins preserved fruits ,,
It was unnecessary to take legal proceedings in any
instance, the articles being voluntary offered for inspection.
The condemned foods were destroyed.