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Toffee 21 lbs.
Tongue 1 tin.
Vegetables 644 tins.
The quantity of food destroyed continues to be high and gives
rise to some little concern. Most of the trouble, it would
appear, is caused by the fact that packet and tinned foods are
kept in store too long before being released for sale to the public.
Premises and Occupations which can be Controlled by Bye-Laws
and Regulations.
Premises.
Dairies, Milkshops and Dairymen 59
Grocery and Provision shops 225
Hairdressers' Premises 80
Fish friers 26
Bakers 38
Butchers 75
Cafes and Dining rooms 93
Fishmongers 21
Greengrocers 95
Offensive Trades.
Rag and Bone dealers 3
Tripe boiler 1
Contagious Diseases of Animals Acts and Orders.
Steps have been taken to comply with the recommendations
contained in the various Orders and Regulations issued by the
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries during the year.
Food and Drugs Act, 1938.
The number of samples taken for analysis under the provisions
of this Act from 1st January to the 31st December was 381.
It is encouraging to note that there is little adulteration of
food nowadays.